Great insights! I understand that dealing with a database in suspect mode can be stressful, and your step-by-step approach is really helpful. In my experience, relying on REPAIR_ALLOW_DATA_LOSS can be risky as it may lead to data loss. If backups aren’t available or the corruption is severe, using a trusted tool like Stellar Repair for MS SQL can be a safer option. It can repair corrupted MDF and NDF files without data loss, ensuring database integrity. Thanks for sharing these best practices!