Pro SQL Server 2008 Replication is for Microsoft database developers and administrators who want to learn about the different types of replication and those best suited to SQL Server 2008. This book will also cover advanced topics like replication with heterogeneous databases, backup and recovery of replicated databases, database mirroring with replication, log shipping with replication, troubleshooting, plus optimization and tuning. Tools like tablediff, SQLCMD, DTA, SQL Profiler, and Replication Monitor will be discussed to demonstrate the different techniques used in monitoring, administering, and troubleshooting replication.

• Examines the detailed configuration and the internal workings of the different replication types using real-life scenarios
• Covers replication with database mirroring and troubleshooting
• Discusses replication administration using different tools

Sujoy Paul is a results-oriented database and software professional with extensive experience in different relational database management systems like MS SQL Server 2000, Sybase ASA, and Sybase ASE, data modeling, case-based tools like PowerDesigner, and coding and testing in demanding hi-tech environments. Sujoy's background includes expertise in database replication, with special interest in two-way replication, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, and troubleshooting. Sujoy has a demonstrated ability to provide training for replication and Microsoft certifications on design and administration of SQL Server 2000. Sujoy is a Microsoft Certified Professional (installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition). He is the author or coauthor of dozens of technical papers, including ""Replicating SQL Server 2000 across Heterogeneous Databases"" (SQLTeam.com, August 2003).

1. Introduction
2. Replication Basics
3. Types of Replication
4. Configuring Snapshot Replication Using the GUI
5. Configuring Snapshot Replication Using T-SQL
6. Snapshot Generation
7. Internals of Snapshot Replication
8. Configuring Transactional Replication Using the GUI
9. Configuring Transactional Replication Using T-SQL
10. Internals of Transactional Replication
11. Configuring Merge Replication Using the GUI
12. Web Synchronization with Merge Replication
13. Configuring Merge Replication Using T-SQL
14. The Internals of Merge Replication
15. Backup and Recovery of Snapshot and Transactional Replication
16. Backup and Recovery of Merge Replication
17. Optimizing Snapshot Replication
18. Optimizing Transactional Replication
19. Optimizing Merge Replication
20. Heterogeneous Replication