Emulates the Replication Server rs_dumpdb and rs_dumptran system functions.
ra_dump [database|transaction,] dbname, dump_label
A keyword that causes the primary Replication Server to apply the function string associated with the rs_dumpdb system function.
A keyword that causes the primary Replication Server to apply the function string associated with the rs_dumptran system function.
The name of the database to be dumped.
A varchar(30) value that contains information to identify the database dump.
When ra_dump is invoked, Replication Agent places a dump marker in the Replication Agent transaction log to facilitate coordinated dumps.
The ra_dump command returns an error message if the transaction log does not exist.
The ra_dump command is valid when the Replication Agent instance is in either Admin or Replicating state.
For more information about the Replication Server rs_dumpdb and rs_dumptran system functions, see the Replication Agent Administration Guide and Replication Agent Primary Database Guide.
