Here are some older Quest White Papers (specific to SQL Server 2000, but general concepts and practices still applicable to SQL Server 2005/2008):

 

Backup/Recovery

SQL Server Backup Recovery & Troubleshooting. Part 1
SQL Server Backup Recovery & Troubleshooting. Part 2

 

Performance Tuning

Part 1: Analyzing and Optimizing T-SQL Query Performance on MS SQL Server using SET and DBCC
Part 2: Index Tuning Strategies
Part 3: Query Optimization Strategies
Part 4. Analyzing and Optimizing T-SQL Query Performance on Microsoft SQL Server using SHOWPLAN Output and Analysis

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