In addition to running Sql server under a domain account, you should *not*
map the network drive containing the backup file. Rather, you should create
a dump device with the UNC of the drive as in

\\server\C$\path\dump.bak

Then you will see it in your list of dump devices in EM.

-----Original Message-----
From: Trice Liz Contractor AFSVA/SVSN
[mailto:Liz.[Email Address Removed] Monday, September 09, 2002 1:34 PM
To: LazyDBA.com Discussion
Subject: How to backup a database across a mapped drive in SQL 2000


How do you backup a database to a mapped drive in the SQL2000 GUI?

When I try to select the drive or even qualify it I don't see it as a choice
in the drop down for drives? Thank you for your help in advance.

Elizabeth Trice
Air Force Services Agency
Dept: Network Operations Division
9504 i35 N Suite 280
San Antonio, TX 78233
210-652-5324 ext 3910
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