Create Sql Server Backup on Local Machine

Question

I am using SQL Server Management Studio running on my local machine.

I can log on to a remote box (database engine) and use the Studio to create a database backup w

Answer 1

If the remote machine is on the same network as your machine, see AdaTheDev's answer.

Otherwise you'll have to RDP or FTP into the remote machine and transfer the backup manually. I recommend 7-zip'ing it by the way.