In many Replication Server applications:
A primary database is the source of data that is copied to other databases through the use of replication definitions and subscriptions.
A replicate database receives data from the primary database.
Replication Server treats a logical database like any other database. Depending on your application, the logical database in a warm standby application may function as a database that does not participate in replication and exists solely as a warm standby backup, or the logical database may also function as a:
Primary database, or a
Replicate database
See “Warm standby applications using replication” for more information about warm standby applications for primary or replicate databases.
