How to replicate commands in the distribution database?
At the Distributor on the distribution database, execute sp_browsereplcmds. (Optional) At the Publisher on the publication database, execute sp_helparticle. Specify @publication and @article. Note the value of article id in the result set. At the Distributor on the distribution database, execute sp_browsereplcmds.
What does the distribution database do in SQL Server?
In SQL Server, the distribution database stores metadata and history data for all types of replication, and transactions for transactional replication.
How to specify a database for a distributor?
You can specify one distribution database for the Distributor using the Configure Distribution Wizard. If necessary, specify additional distribution databases in the Distributor Properties dialog box. Enter a name for the distribution database.
How are transaction commands stored in the distribution database?
When using transactional replication, transaction commands are stored in the distribution database until the Distribution Agent propagates them to all Subscribers or a Distribution Agent at the Subscriber pulls the changes. These pending commands in the distribution database can be viewed programmatically using replication stored procedures.
How to replicate schema changes in replication monitor as DDL change?
If you open the properties of the publication, then select the Subscription Options section, you will see a property named Replicate Schema Changes. Set that to true and any schema change will be replicated and display in the Distributor to Subscriber History in Replication Monitor as DDL change.
When to turn off replication in Entity Framework?
We have a database that is replicated but its objects (tables, etc.) are updated via Entity Framework. Whenever a schema change is made to the database by the SEs, we need to turn off replication, allow EF to make the changes to any replicated articles, and then turn replication back on.
When to turn off replication in octopus deploy?
Whenever a schema change is made to the database by the SEs, we need to turn off replication, allow EF to make the changes to any replicated articles, and then turn replication back on. Currently this is done manually but we want to automate it for Octopus Deploy.