Home Forums SQL Server 2005 Backups Cannot open backup device '\\remotesqlserver\e$\Backup\databasename.bak'. Operating system error 53(The network path was not found.). RE: Cannot open backup device '\\remotesqlserver\e$\Backup\databasename.bak'. Operating system error 53(The network path was not found.).

  • The Backup folder is shared and has all the required Full Control to Everyone as permission. The sqlserver agent Login account is an administrator.