Here is the script I use to backup our Vault 2008 server, I run this as a scheduled task batch file on our SBS 2003 server.

Note the -S switch to run the backup in silent mode so you dont get irritating ‘OK’ pop up windows etc. -VP is where you enter your password. Obviously just change the paths & username / password to match your Vault setup.

REM: Cycling the SQL server

NET STOP MSSQL$AUTODESKVAULT
NET START MSSQL$AUTODESKVAULT

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:: Delete “B” and Cascade “A” backup subdirectories
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RMDIR /Q /S “C:\Vault Backups\B”
MOVE /Y “C:\Vault Backups\A” “C:\Vault Backups\B”

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:: Start the backup process
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MKDIR “C:\Vault Backups\A\”
“C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Data Management Server 2008\ADMS Console\Connectivity.ADMSConsole.exe” -Obackup -B”C:\Vault Backups\A” -VUadministrator -VP -VAL -S

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:: Defragment the Database
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“C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Data Management Server 2008\ADMS Console\Connectivity.ADMSConsole.exe” -Odefragment -NVault -VUadministrator -VP -S

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