Have you looked at the SQL Maintenance Wizard?

-Mike


>Hello,
>
>I need to implement some type of backup procedure and I need it to run on a schedule. I also need a way to initiate the backup to begin at some instances....
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>Are there any SQL utilities provided with SQL2000 that would allows me to do this?
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>I would prefer to use a stored procedure to accomplish this but if there is an easier way.... Please let me know..
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>Thanks in advance..
>
>Alvin