Question : Database backup using stored proc

I want to create a stored procedure that will perform full backup of my database. I am getting the following error
Error 170: Line 4: Incorrect syntax near 'E:\Backups\mydb.bak'

Can anyone help?

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CREATE PROCEDURE dbo.spBackupMyDB AS BACKUP DATABASE mydb TO DISK 'E:\Backups\mydb.bak' GO

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Answer : Database backup using stored proc

missing the =

CREATE PROCEDURE dbo.spBackupMyDB
AS
BACKUP DATABASE mydb
TO DISK ='E:\Backups\mydb.bak'