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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Choosing SQL Server Service Broker over replication
Denny Cherry explains why it's sometimes a good idea to use the SQL Server Service Broker instead of replication, and demonstrates how to put such a system together. News | 25 Mar 2010
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Choosing SQL Server Service Broker over replication
Denny Cherry explains why it's sometimes a good idea to use the SQL Server Service Broker instead of replication, and demonstrates how to put such a system together. News | 25 Mar 2010
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Splitting SQL Server backups to multiple files
Splitting database backups helps save space and run your SQL Server backups more efficiently. Get tips for executing this from Ashish Kumar Mehta. Tip
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Coding for seamless SQL Server database mirroring
SQL Server database mirroring can provide high availability to your database. Expert Roman Rehak shares his favorite pieces of code for flawless mirroring. Tip
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Compare and synchronize databases with SQL Compare
Do you frequently need to compare or synchronize your databases? Read this tip by SQL Server expert Roman Rehak to learn the secrets of effective database synchronization using SQL Compare. Tip
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Licensing a standby server for SQL Server replication
Is a license needed for a standby server if it's used for SQL Server replication? Get that answer and a comparison of SQL Server log shipping to replication. Ask the Expert
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Tool to synchronize two SQL Server databases
Discover a tool that synchronizes two SQL Server databases allowing changes to one SQL Server database to update on the other. Ask the Expert
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Database Snapshots: Creating read-only copies of a database
Database Snapshots feature in SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition creates read-only files. For these separate databases, our site expert Adam Machanic explains the functioning of locks. Ask the Expert
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How to handle identity columns in merge replications with no app effect
I have decided to scale my SQL Servers in an active-active scenario, but understand that in SQL Server clustering (active-active) both servers do not write to the same data files. Hence, I have decided to set up merge replication between the six tabl... Ask the Expert
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Error replicating data from Internet server to dial-up SQL server
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Replicating the same database in two SQL Servers
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Moving replicated database without dropping publication
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Replicating SQL Server over the Internet, part 2
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Replicating SQL Server over the Internet, part 1
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Replicating traced data to another SQL Server
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replication
Replication (pronounced rehp-lih-KA-shun) is the process of making a replica (a copy) of something. Definition
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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
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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
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Splitting SQL Server backups to multiple files
Splitting database backups helps save space and run your SQL Server backups more efficiently. Get tips for executing this from Ashish Kumar Mehta. Tip
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Coding for seamless SQL Server database mirroring
SQL Server database mirroring can provide high availability to your database. Expert Roman Rehak shares his favorite pieces of code for flawless mirroring. Tip
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Compare and synchronize databases with SQL Compare
Do you frequently need to compare or synchronize your databases? Read this tip by SQL Server expert Roman Rehak to learn the secrets of effective database synchronization using SQL Compare. Tip
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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
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Choosing SQL Server Service Broker over replication
Denny Cherry explains why it's sometimes a good idea to use the SQL Server Service Broker instead of replication, and demonstrates how to put such a system together. News
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Choosing SQL Server Service Broker over replication
Denny Cherry explains why it's sometimes a good idea to use the SQL Server Service Broker instead of replication, and demonstrates how to put such a system together. News
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.