>Just getting started with SQL Server and trying to backup our database we're getting the above error message. It goes on to say "BACKUP WITH FORMAT can be used to form a new media set."
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>Looked in BOL and so far haven't found anything on the subject.
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>Can someone point us in the right direction?

Jim,

We're using Backup all databases on a server script by Nigel Rivett from http://www.nigelrivett.net/BackupAllDatabases.html. It may work for you too.