Use create subscription with the without materialization clause to create a database subscription when the primary and replicate databases have been synchronized prior to subscription, or activities at the primary database can be suspended.
When you use the no materialization method as described in the simple scenario for replicating a database, you can materialize the replicate databases using bcp, dump and load, mount and unmount, or other methods. Because Replication Server does not coordinate the initial database synchronization process, you will likely need to suspend database applications. Use this method if you are materializing the replicate database with a cross-platform dump and load (XPDL). See Replication Server Administration Guide Volume 2 > Manage Warm Standby Applications > Set up ASE Warm Standby Databases > Task Four: Adding the Standby Database > Determine How to Initialize the Standby Database > Cross-Platform Dump and Load for instructions.