Replication Agent for Microsoft SQL Server

Review the characteristics of Replication Agent that are unique to Replication Agent for Microsoft SQL Server.

The term "Replication Agent for Microsoft SQL Server" refers to an instance of Replication Agent software that is installed and configured for a primary database that resides in a Microsoft SQL Server data server.

Note: For information on the basic features and operation of Replication Agent, see the Replication Agent Administration Guide and Replication Agent Reference Manual.

Microsoft SQL Server-Specific Considerations
These general issues and considerations are specific to using Replication Agent with the Microsoft SQL Server data server.
Replication Agent Objects in the Microsoft SQL Server Primary Database
Replication Agent creates objects in the primary database to assist with replication tasks.
Using Windows Authentication with Microsoft SQL Server
When running Replication Agent for Microsoft SQL Server on a Windows platform, you have the option of configuring it to connect to Microsoft SQL Server using Windows credentials to authenticate the user.
Setting Up Replication Agent and Microsoft SQL Server on Different Machines
Run Replication Agent and the primary data server on different machines.