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# Last Successful Backup (hours ago), Microsoft SQL Server KPI card, Vortex IQ Nerve Centre

> MAX(backup_finish_date) from msdb.dbo.backupset per database. Azure SQL backups are automatic (PITR) - use sys.dm_db_log_stats / Azure REST.

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## At a glance

* **Category:** Backup
* **Type:** Key Metrics
* **Chart:** kpi
* **Format:** number
* **Time window:** RT
* **Alert trigger:** >72h

## Calculation

MAX(backup\_finish\_date) from msdb.dbo.backupset per database. Azure SQL backups are automatic (PITR) - use sys.dm\_db\_log\_stats / Azure REST.

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