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Asked: 2026-05-15T03:27:59+00:00

I have a device that continuously collects data and stores it on a local

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I have a device that continuously collects data and stores it on a local database. I would like to also replicate that data to a second computer over the network every 10 seconds to ensure data reliability. Should I use transaction replication to achieve this? What if the network connection is temporarily unavailable, will the replication service automatically transmit all the backlogged data once the connection is restored? Can the computer that collects the data be SQL Server Compact or does it have to be at least Workgroup edition to be a Publisher. The second PC will run SQL Server Express and would be a subscriber. Thanks.

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    1. I’d prefer to use mirroring or log shipping for something like this, but those options are off the table if your second PC is running Express.
    2. The distribution agent will retry, however if the disconnect continues for an extended amount of time, your subscription may be deactivated or expired/dropped.
    3. Your publisher must be at least Workgroup edition (which limits the number of subscribers).

    See these links for the specifics on which editions support which features.

    SQL 2008 Editions/Features

    SQL 2005 Editions/Features

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