Backup to network folder gives access denied

[asafb]

Hello, I'm trying to backup my SQL server database named "test1" as an example. When I select \\servername\serverfolder\serverfile (as an example), i get op system 5: access denied.

What gives folks/

I'm logging in as administrator, what should i check for?

thanks
asaf

 

[TootingBoy]

Hi there

Check whether the Sql Server service is running under the 'LocalSystem' account - if it is then it won't be able to access the network.

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