Normally, backups are automated using either PowerShell or Stsadm. So when would you perform a back up of SharePoint via SCA?

• To perform an ad hoc backup.
• You've allocated the backup to an admin but don't want to allow him to have access to the server, or powershell.

Inspired by forum's thread

• http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sharepoint2010general/thread/7875127b-5ba0-41fd-b6bb-189c7c761baf