Where is the backup application log for SQL Server 2008?

Question

I need to check out why a database backup failed in one of our systems.

The log says the following:

BACKUP failed to complete the command BACK

Answer 1

open SSMS and connect to the database go to MANAGEMENT > MAINTENANCE PLAN > pick your backup plan. > right click and view history.

or to MANAGEMENT > sql server logs.

directory location : c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.xx\MSSQL\LOG