replication questoin

  • Hi all,

    is it possible to set up the transaction replication without having down time because i tried creating but when it runs initial snapshot it takes long time due to around 4 Millions records on the single table!!

    is it possible create without having down time for users to work on db!!!

    advise!!!

  • Yes, just back up the database and restore it on the subscriber.  Then, when you create the subscription using sp_addsubscription, use the @sync_type = 'none' parameter to tell SQL Server that the subscriber already has the schema and initial data.  This option is also available somewhere in the GUI.

    John

  • But records at the publisher might change after the backup is taken but before the db is restored and replication is set up .... or am I missing something here ?

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