sql server - How to take a merge replication back up? -
i have windows server 2012 sql server 2012 configured merge replication 3 subscribers.
i want take full merge replication in case of total sql server crush. not sure how take or databases take up? how long? if thing happens restore configuration back.
any idea? thanks
you should take backups of these databases
the publication database @ publisher
the distribution database @ distributor
the subscription database @ each subscriber
the master , msdb system databases @ publisher, distributor , subscribers. these databases should backed @ same time each other , relevant replication database. example, master , msdb databases @ publisher @ same time publication database. if publication database restored, ensure master , msdb database consistent publication database in terms of replication configuration , settings.
for more information, refer msdn