October 2008
Beginner to intermediate
1024 pages
31h 30m
English
Both Sync Services for ADO.NET and Merge Replication can be used to build occasionally connected systems. However, there are some differences between them that you need to be aware of when choosing which one to use. Depending on your requirements, you’ll find one technology is better suited than the other. Table 13-1 lists some of the important differences between the two technologies.
Table 13-1. Comparison of Sync Services and Merge Replication Features
Feature | Sync Services | Merge Replication |
|---|---|---|
Client database | SQL Server Compact 3.5 | Any SQL Server version |
Server database | Any relational database management system (RDBMS) | Any SQL Server version |
Synchronize over n-tier or Web Services | Yes | No |
Automatic schema ... |
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