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SQL Server Replication News
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August 27, 2007
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Aug'07
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.
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June 20, 2007
20
Jun'07
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 then takes you through setting up replication for high availability and outlines how to failover a replication solution.
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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 simple task can quickly become complex. Before you make the decision to replicate, take a look at the resources we've gathered to guide you on your journey. Continue Reading
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replication
Replication (pronounced rehp-lih-KA-shun) is the process of making a replica (a copy) of something. Continue Reading
Evaluate SQL Server Replication Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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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 simpler high availability solution plus recovery scenarios. Continue Reading
Manage SQL Server Replication
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
Problem Solve SQL Server Replication Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading