you can use this simple script written by me to script your user and object permissions. the script is available in the link given below.

http://www.sql-articles.com/index.php?page=Scripts/scrip_user_05.php

There is a option in profiler to specify when to stop tracing data. Can't you use that to stop your profiler activities.

use sp_attach_single_file_db to attach only the mdf file to the database server so that a new ldf file is created once the mdf is attached.

You can use the import/export wizard to do this for u. that would be the easiest way that i look ahead.

Regarding your tempdb sizing you can use the alter database command to size it and then you need to restart sql services.

Yo have memory related DMVs now in 2005.

Is this error occuring in the client side?

Reinstall MDAC with the latest SP.

If you have a msdn user account use the virtual labs there is a wonderful session that describes how to use SSMS.

in 2005 you have the xml datatype see how you can use that to help for you.

what is the exact error tha you get when the backup command is fired. it might be something to do with permissions.

Is your tape backup running and have you configured this file in the tape backup if so then you might get this error.

Are both the servers running under localsystem account then u wil not be able use the linked server. yo can do the way given below.

1. create a windows user account...

Check if remote connections are enabled. Also check if you have necessary rights to delete the plan.

You can't do that way. its better u code that as a SP.