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yes, just use the maintenance plans to create backups to disk, with a schedule.
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yes, just use the maintenance plans to create backups to disk, with a schedule.

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I have several SQL Databases. Is there a universal way to create flat file backups for these databases? I would like to run nightly jobs as a secondary backup. &nbsp;I am a SQL novice and we are using SQL 2000. &nbsp;Thanks!
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I have several SQL Databases. Is there a universal way to create flat file backups for these databases? I would like to run nightly jobs as a secondary backup.  I am a SQL novice and we are using SQL 2000.  Thanks!

SQL Server 2000  Flat file backup

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

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The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.