Thanks so much. I removed the "." and maintenance plan now only has 'BAK' for backups and 'TRN' for log files.

Ok understood, before your reply, I ran the T-sql without "." in it ( for log files) and it cleared the log files which are older than 7 days and...

Thanks would like to confirm do you mean remove the "." in TSQL for BAK and TRN??
I am so sorry it is copy paste issue with .BAK ( I...

I am facing this problem today and did you find the answer? thanks

I think we are in standby mode doing DBCC CHECKDB.

No, not taking the database out of recovery. Thanks

Thanks!

I am installing SSDT but SSRS template is not there, what I am I missing?

I installed Sql server data tools but no luck I still do not see the report option. please advise. I need to Make a simple SSRS report. 

No Problem and thank you all for your suggestions. I really appreciate it. This platform is good for learners like me. Please keep advising.

Thanks...it is virtual.

When I use extended session and watch the live data I see - client_name_application file shows "SSMS". but why and what is actually causing the problem. 
Logs only tell me ‘Login failed for...

Thank you!  2 questions.
1. I just checked again and the login is different ( b****sa) will that change the way we should be looking into it?
2. Shall I...