SQL Server 2014 Replication – Part 1 Author: Basit A. Farooq; You use replication to move data between servers. Replication is important in distributed environments, when archiving data, and as an inexpensive way to support high availability. In this topic, you will learn about the different types of replication, the components involved in replication, and the steps necessary to configure...
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