How to schedule and automatic backups of SQL Server databases (SQL)

How do I make a auto backup of my Sage Estimating SQL database? How do I make nighly backups of my Sage Estimating SQL database?

Option 1: For a Standard version of SQL Server

Here is a link to the Microsoft site (This needs a Standard version of SQL Server): Options in the Back Up Database Task for Maintenance Plan

Option 2: For a Express version of SQL Server (Best Practice is to use a Microsoft SQL Server Standard or Enterprise)

Here is a link to the Microsoft site Automatic backup for SQL Express