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  • Replication techniques in SQL Server

    The following list will educate you on the replication process in SQL Server and also guide you on how to enhance your techniques when replicating your database(s). If you have database servers that must be involved in various types of replication, a...  Learning Center

  • Check number of commands to be replicated

    Pinpoint replication performance problems with the view noted in this tip, one of 15 tips in 15 minutes.  Tech Article

  • Reveal replication commands

    Find out which stored procedure you need to reveal replication commands in this tip, one of 15 tips in 15 minutes.  Tech Article

  • Replicate to objects with different schemas

    Find out how to use a custom sync object to replicate to objects that have different schemas in this tip, one of 15 tips in 15 minutes.  Tech Article

  • Achieve bi-directional replication

    If you require bi-directional replication between two servers, you'll find the techniques you need in this tip, one of 15 replication tips in 15 minutes.  Tech Article

  • Replicate tables without primary keys

    Get steps to convert your table without a primary key in this tip, one of 15 replication tips in 15 minutes.  Tech Article

  • Transactional replication

    Excerpted from the McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media book SQL Server 2000 Administration, this tip explains how transactional replication works by sending changes to the subscriber as they happen.  Book Excerpt

  • Snapshot replication

    Excerpted from the McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media book SQL Server 2000 Administration, this tip explains why snapshot replication is the simplest to set up and understand.  Book Excerpt

  • Chapter Download: SQL Server 2000 Administration -- Chapter 10, 'Replication'

    This chapter draws comparisons between SQL Server's publisher, distributor and subscriber components so that you can easily distinguish them and so that you will understand the job of each as it relates to replication. You'll learn the concepts, the ...  Chapter Download

  • SQL Server merge replication using IIS

    In older versions of SQL Server, securely replicating data between sites or companies was not easy to do. Microsoft SQL Server merge replication simplifies the process using Internet Information Services (IIS).  Tip

  • SQL Server replication: How it works and when to say no

    Each form of SQL Server replication offers its own benefits, but sometimes the best option is to avoid replication altogether.  Tip

  • Push vs. pull: Configuring SQL Server replication

    Learn the difference between push and pull subscriptions and how to determine the best placement for SQL Server replication's Distribution Agent.  Tip

  • Top load balancing methods for SQL Server

    There are a number of way to achieve load distribution in SQL Server environments. Learn about some of the key methods, including merge replication, log shipping and SSAS server farm deployment.  Tip

  • New replication features in SQL Server 2008 and what they mean to you

    SQL Server 2008 features several replication improvements, and some are more compelling than others. Here you'll learn what's new with snapshot delivery, peer-to-peer topologies, merge replication and more.  Tip

  • SQL Server database replication tutorial

    SQL Server replication involves some decision making on the part of the DBA. What's the best method for your SQL Server environment -- snapshot, merge or transactional replication? Are there any areas where you can expect to be tripped up? SQL Server...  Tip

  • Upgrade live applications to SQL Server 2005 for high availability

    Part four in this series takes you through the stages of maintaining live applications. Find out how to push live data from one cluster to another using a conversion database and replication techniques.  Tip

  • Merge replication pros and cons in SQL Server 2000

    Merge replication should typically be avoided when achieving high availability in SQL Server 2000, according to contributor Michelle Gutzait. She explains the pros and cons of using application load balancing with merge replication and offers a simpl...  Tip

  • Ten merge replication tips and tricks

    From schema and parameter changes to wrapping and limiting merge agents, SQL Server MVP Hilary Cotter offers various tricks to help you get the best performance from your merge replication efforts.  Tip

  • How merge replication works in SQL Server

    When you meet up with an old friend, you immediately try to recall when you last met so you know how much you have to catch up on. Merge replication works in a similar way. Get up to speed on merge replication in this tip, the first in a three-part s...  Tip

  • See More: Tips on SQL Server Replication

  • replication

    Replication (pronounced rehp-lih-KA-shun) is the process of making a replica (a copy) of something.  Definition

  • Podcast: SQL Server high availability options

    SQL Server high availability options include database mirroring, replication and log shipping. In this podcast series, you'll get the basics and best practices for each.  Podcast

  • Podcast: SQL Server replication basics

    In this podcast, you'll grasp the functionality of replication and what it can do for your SQL Server environment. SQL Server database administrator Eric Johnson starts by explaining the three replication types: snapshot, transactional and merge. He ...  Podcast

About SQL Server Replication

Implementing and maintaining replication within a Microsoft SQL Server database is not a simple task, particularly if you have numerous database servers that need to be involved in various types of replication. such as transactional, merge and snapshot. This topic page features tips and advice on improving SQL Server replication, troubleshooting replication errors and more. Here you'll find resources covering the basics of SQL Server replication, as well as advanced tutorials for more seasoned database administrators. Browse the links below for help recognizing the benefits of SQL Server replication in your environment.