Understanding the Replication Architecture: What Makes Replication Tick?

Now that you know what replication is and what alternatives you have for implementing it, you're ready to learn about what makes it happen. Five components are responsible for the replication process:

  • Tracking Layer

  • Microsoft Replication Manager

  • Synchronizer

  • File System Transport

  • Registry Entries

The Tracking Layer

The Tracking Layer refers to the part of the Jet Engine that's capable of tracking and recording all the changes made to the design master and to each of the replicas. It's responsible for making sure that changes are available to be transmitted to other replicas.

The Microsoft Replication Manager

The Replication Manager gives you the tools needed to support the replication ...

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