DTS VS REPLICATION ?

  • I want to append data each night from my live DB box to my test DB box. Can I use DTS for this or should I be using replication?

    I have tried using the DTS wizard, it runs without errors but no data is sent. checked the SQL log it shows nothing. It seems like I sould be able to use either method?

    THANKS

     

     

     

  • It is true that either method should work. I would check that their is not a block due to constraints or relationships and that the security used within your DTS has sufficient rights on both servers.

  • I know this may sound like something stupid to check, but I know I have done this before.

    Is your source correct? I had an incident when I first put a package together where I was pointing the source at the destination, so of course, nothing was copied. I guess that's what happens when you work alot of hours and are rushing to finish something =)

  • I use DTS on a legacy SS7 system to populate a roll up server.  This has been in place virtually untouched for years.  Although it is not fool proof, it has operated well.

    I use replication to keep a primary and warm standby server synched up.

    I think that James is right in that your security is preventing the data transfer from occurring.

    Scott

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