Connection to remote sql server db

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From: shan (shan_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:23:03 -0800

Hi,
I'm new to SQL and would like to connect to a remote sql server where a
website is hosted and do some updates.
I have a local sqlserver setup here, could you pl guide me
some doc or urls.
I have to backup the db frm the remote sqlserver, my host company told me to
use dts to carry out the back from their server.

Pleaase advice how can I do this

Many Thanks
Shan