SQL Server® 2008 Administration: Real World Skills for MCITP Certification and Beyond

Summary

In this chapter, you learned to move data in and out of SQL Server 2008 databases using two key methods: replication and import/export. You learned that you can use replication for low-latency updates, high-latency updates, and bidirectional (merge) updates. You configured a publisher, a distributor, and a subscriber in a replication implementation. You also learned to deal with replication conflicts, security, and monitoring.

Finally, you learned about the different methods available for data import and export. These methods include BCP, the BULK INSERT command, and SSIS.