If it's really critical, I suggest you step up to the standard version of SQL Server.<BR><BR>Manual backups can be made to some other format (CSV... ick) using DTS or some app of your own devising, ...
For as long as I can remember, I have always configured the computers within my own organization to store data on network servers as opposed to the data being stored on workstations. That way, if one ...
SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...