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all groups > sql server replication > september 2004 > threads for september 29 - 30, 2004

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Best practices for backup and restore of large replicated databases
Posted by Vemund Haga at 9/30/2004 3:57:17 PM
Hello, I am working on a project where we have a large database that is replicated. My task is to create a backup/restore plan for this project. I know the basics for backup/restore, but are looking for best practices and experiences from you who have done this already on a large scale. B...more >>


Do not lock table...
Posted by ChrisR at 9/30/2004 2:46:51 PM
sql2k sp3 Whats good/ bad to checking/ not checking the "Do not lock table during snapshot..." button? TIA, ChrisR...more >>

error subscribing to publication
Posted by ranjeet at 9/30/2004 2:03:57 PM
Hi All, [CURRENT SET UP] I have two SQL 2k Ent servers in two locations. SVR1 has 2 publications (snapshot and merge) the SVR2 subscribes to. SVR2 republishes these, so that a number of local MSDE clients can subscribe to them. SVR1 also has a number of local MSDE subscribers. [PROBLEM]...more >>

missing of data in merge replication.
Posted by itimilsina NO[at]SPAM savannaenergy.com at 9/30/2004 1:20:22 PM
Hi there, we are using merge replication with anonymous subscribtion. window 2000, sql 2000 sp3 - server wind 2000/XP, msde 2000 sp3 - subscriber Synchronizing data with Active XControl. we have around 50 subscriber and in our database we are using identity range management(defult by...more >>

replication without deletes?
Posted by Sherpa at 9/30/2004 12:31:51 PM
Hello All, I have a database that is going to be replicated. I need to keep only about 3 months worth of data but the replicated database needs to keep about 3 years worth of data for reporting. What's the easiest way to do this? Is there a way to have replication not replicate the deletes? I...more >>

Results of Altering Trigger NOT FOR REPLICATION
Posted by michelle at 9/30/2004 12:04:21 PM
We decided to replicate a database post-design and deployment and have had a few struggles. The first one was with the numerous foreign key constraints that were not marked NOT FOR REPLICATION. We altered them and are now not getting duplicate data errors. I understand that this is b/c certain up...more >>

replication fail
Posted by stoitchko at 9/30/2004 10:23:27 AM
Hi, I have establish transactional replication between 2 of my servers, everything were fine for about 2-3 months but now it stops Violation of primary key constraint 'PK-measure'. Cannot insert duplicate key. It is also strange how it could happen as I have the same db constrains on...more >>

Merge SQL 7 to 2000 problem
Posted by George Randall at 9/30/2004 9:59:12 AM
I am having a problem running a merge replication between a SQL 7 publisher/distributor and a SQL 2000 subscriber (push). After the subscription is initialized, the agent fails with the error "The process could not query row metadata at the Subscriber." The error details says "Could not fi...more >>



Add new column in merge replication...HELP
Posted by dev-dba in distress on the prod side at 9/30/2004 8:35:03 AM
I need to know how to add a new column for the client using Merge Replication, the book I have is cryptic as all getout. It looks like I can use sp_repladdcolumn but do I need to shut anything down, turn anything over, flip anything around... Thanks in advance....more >>

ErrorFile option
Posted by Fausto at 9/30/2004 7:43:05 AM
The documentation point out that "distribution agent utility" can accept the option "-ErrorFile". But the distributor always refuse it. Why? Thanks ...more >>

dynamic filters causes unwanted deletes at subscriber
Posted by Marco Broenink at 9/30/2004 7:35:07 AM
I use replication with dynamic filters. In my system it is possible that data is added to the subscriber that doesnot pass the filter. When replicating, this data is deleted at the subscriber and added to the publisher. Why deletes the merge agent data that is not in the scope of the dynamic ...more >>

Changing the value of -ExchangeType .
Posted by Ray at 9/29/2004 7:14:12 PM
Hi All, I need to change the value of -ExchageType in a Merge Publication , How could I make it ? Thanks in advanced, Ray....more >>

Problem with identity range
Posted by Leila at 9/29/2004 3:57:04 PM
Hi, I have a table that has different owner than DBO. When I include this table in publication, SQL Server does not allow to enable automatic identity range for this article. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Leila ...more >>

Bidirectional transactional replication question
Posted by OJ at 9/29/2004 11:56:55 AM
Hi, I'm confused. I have bidirectional transactional replication configured between 2 servers (sql server 2000 sp3). Same table is publisher and subscriber on both servers. Execution of: sp_helpsubscription <publication name> shows that loopback_detection is set to "No" on both serv...more >>

Reporting Database
Posted by csl at 9/29/2004 11:48:07 AM
We want to create a reporting database from our OLTP database. We are thinking to take an initial snapshot and then use transactional replication. However, we also want to keep the OLTP database with only one year of data. If after one year, we remove records from OLTP, the transactional replic...more >>

Changing IP
Posted by ndpace NO[at]SPAM att.net at 9/29/2004 11:39:22 AM
I am using merge replication with SQL ver 7, on a NT4 box. I need to move one of seven subscribing servers to a new location which means changing the IP address. I want to do the move without taking down replication if possible. My plan is to move the box and change to new IP address. Then u...more >>

2-way Replication
Posted by Samuel at 9/29/2004 10:54:58 AM
Hello, What requirements do i need to setup replication. I have a sql server running at one location where the most updates occur and another location where minimum updates occur (mostly read data requests). The bandwith to connect each other is beneath 512kb. Thnx ...more >>

process could not execute 'sp_repldone/sp_replcounters.. Another log reader is replicating the db
Posted by Combfilter at 9/29/2004 10:31:29 AM
Hilary, Paul. I have read some of your threads on some sites regarding this. You had suggested that maybe restarting sql agent/server would resolve this. I tried that with no luck. I have yet to reboot the server, because it's in a production enviroment. I will try that this weekend...more >>

Filter Merge Publication depending on field value
Posted by Alfonso at 9/29/2004 10:27:06 AM
Hi All! I have a Merge Publication of two tables with several subscribers. Now, all data of two tables are in server and all subscribers. I want to filter data of one table. This filter depends on value of one field. I need several subscribers will have rows which "myFilterField=1", others...more >>

Merge Rep errors!
Posted by Gene S. at 9/29/2004 9:57:23 AM
Hello, Within a merge replication scenario I keep getting the error message "The process could not enumerate deletions at the 'Publisher'". I set the query timeout higher and keep getting the same error. Can anyone tell me why this is happening? Any help would be greatly appreciated!...more >>

sp_MSload_replication_status
Posted by larry at 9/29/2004 9:31:41 AM
What dB should sp_MSload_replication_status executed in to fix that pesky red 'X' in replication monitor?...more >>

Subscriber insert problem.
Posted by Alex Rybalov at 9/29/2004 8:59:36 AM
Hi, I have transactional replication with queued updating. When I'm running this function on subscriber: INSERT INTO matchup_edge (fk_game_id, offense, defense, coaching, misc, intangibles, overall, evaluator) VALUES (1292, - 1, - 1, - 1, - 1, - 1, - 1, 'Covers Team') SELECT @@...more >>

Port requirements for SQL Server Agent
Posted by Anthony Small at 9/29/2004 8:46:30 AM
When replicating across a firewall are there any special considerations that need to be made for the SQL Server Agent? A colleague mentioned that he saw some information detailing the configuring of firewall ports for the SQL Server Agent. With SQL Server Agent being another client to SQL Ser...more >>

Transactional Replication - Backup Considerations
Posted by Roby2222 at 9/29/2004 8:25:01 AM
We have a db that we would like to replicate. The plan is to use transactional replication on this server (db1) and push it to another server(db2). db1 will be the publisher and the distributor, while db2 will be the subscriber. Currently, db1 is not replicated and our backups are setup...more >>


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