This document discusses 7 SQL Agent jobs that should be running to monitor a SQL Server environment. It provides background on the presenter, Mike Hillwig, and introduces the topic of using SQL Agent to automate monitoring processes. Example monitoring jobs discussed include checking for auto shrink being enabled, verifying backups are running successfully, and alerting on failed SQL Agent jobs. The presentation aims to provide both introductory information on SQL Agent and specific monitoring jobs and scripts that can be implemented.