Hi,

I am having a very difficult time trying to figure out how to write a script
for a SQL backup. I will try and explain what I am trying to do.

The majority of our computers out at customer sites are running access
databases, however a few other computers are running on a SQL Database.
Currently we are backing up the Access DB's by connecting through a VPN and
copying the "live data" directly from the customers end to the local
computer. Then we transfer the MDB and TAG file back to our end via a file
transfer option on the VPN that we use. That has been working for us so far
with the 15 computers we have out there. Obviously, the issue with this is
it is not efficient at all and as we grow the number of computers we have
out there it will take more and more time to complete. Plus we need to
eventually upgrade everything to the SQL DB.

We are using MSDE 2005 instead if the Full SQL Server and through the
newsgroups I have learned that there is no job scheduler built in to the
express edition to set an auto backup. I need to find a way to create a
auto-backup for the sql database on the customers computer before we get
into the office on the morning.

Unfortunately, I do not very much experience at all with writing code. I can
provide all the needed details as far as server name, log-on, passwords
etc....however I cannot write the backup script needed. Is it possible to
for someone to either help me write this code or direct me to a website that
might provide a lot more detail on how to do this? I will appreciate any
info you can give me on this matter. Thanks in advance for your help.

Sincerely James