sql server db backup over a wide area network

  • Hi, am able to do a database backup over a LAN, but when i do the same over a WAN, it doesnt backup, i.e. \\ip address\shared\www.bak

  • It's not really designed to do that. Best bet is create the backup locally, then copy it.

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