Can you backup top the local disk and then copy the backup to take.
we are currently using mssql2000 !!
Please post SQL 2000-related questions in the SQL 2000 forums. If you post in the 2005 forums, you're very likelt to get 2005-specific solutions.
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability