Gerard;

Always have a recent backup. I have seen SQL Server 2000 crash. Our down time is rated at $36,000 a minute. Our DBA the problem resolved within a few minutes. Learn what tools are available, and have someone able to use them.

SQL Server is very stable but not 100% so.

Tom


>Hi.
>I am about to install a Web based app using Sql Server Express as
> the backend.
>
>I am a little nervous about this as I dont have any tools in case the Tables crash or become corrupt.
>
>With VFP. we have an arsenal of 'stuff' that can uncorrupt tables, fix indexes etc.
>
>I'm just wondering what utilities there are out there if I end up one daya with a corrupt Sql DServer database.
>
>Any help appreciated.
>
>regards,
>
>Gerard