SQLBackupAndFTP is one of the most reliable and standalone solution for your MS SQL Server backup.
    This vital MS SQL Server backup software is capable in running scheduled backups of SQL Server or SQL Server Express databases. This handy tool allows you to: create zip files of your backups, store them to a network or FTP server, discards unused backups, and can also send you an e-mail notification of the job's success or failure. With a simple and fully functional interface this database backup application allows to: create unlimited number databases for backup purposes, and can create database backup remotely. The simple tool has an automated interface where you need to, "set it and forget it" job can be done in a single form with no tabs in a minute of two.
    This completely reliable tool with superior performance is especially useful for SQL Server Express 2005 and SQL Server Express 2008.