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jeer
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Posted - 2008-04-09 : 23:45:32
hi

when i give the query (backup database to disk = 'c:\bk.bak') for backup, i got the error that device not found. please guide me to resolve this.


regards

sodeep
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7174 Posts

Posted - 2008-04-10 : 00:00:09
Did you put your databasename in query
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2008-04-10 : 00:00:32
You need to specify the database name.

BACKUP DATABASE dbNameGoesHere
TO DISK = 'C:\bk.bak'

Tara Kizer
Microsoft MVP for Windows Server System - SQL Server
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

7174 Posts

Posted - 2008-04-10 : 00:02:30
Tara,
Can you put that technical echo picture?
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2008-04-10 : 00:03:20
I typically delete my post if someone beat me in replying, but since mine has more info, I'll leave it there.

Tara Kizer
Microsoft MVP for Windows Server System - SQL Server
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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sodeep
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Posted - 2008-04-10 : 00:04:59
Agreed Tara
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