Backup and Restore Databases Through XML in SQL Express 2005

Can we backup to XML file and restore from XML file in SQL Express 2005?

Thanks in advance.

No, you can't.

Best regards,

Eugene Kogan,

Technical Lead,

Microsoft SQL Server Engine

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Please read articles about BACKUP and RESTORE in SQL Server 2005 Books Online. Also, take a look at "Backing Up and Restoring Databases" article.

Best regards,

Eugene Kogan,

Technical Lead,

SQL Server Engine

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.