Why Create a Replica?

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Why create a replica of the database? Why not just make a copy of the file?
What is different about a replica?

I tried finding these answers in the Access Help file without success.

TIA
S. Jackson
 
Hi

I noticed you asked a question on database splitting before and you also
mentioned replication in that thread. Replication and splitting are two
different things. Each one is performed out of certain needs which are
generally not related, neither one needs the other. Splitting is always
recommended, while replication should be used only when the circumstances
warrant it. For example, if you have remote users who need to enter data but
do not have access to the central database, then you may want to implement
replication.

Differences between a replica and a copy? A lot. I can probably say,
conceptually, a replica is a smart copy. A replicated copies of an Access
database have built in mechanism to avoid duplicates, concurrency problems,
and many others. If changes/updates are made to the same record, replicated
system can resolve which changes/updates will stand. Mere copies of Access
database would not be able to deal with the above problems, some information
will be lost.

HTH
Immanuel Sibero
 
Thanks for the example which helped to explain what a replica is and does.
Yes, I was aware that replication and splitting were two different issues,
but I was curious about both at the same time.

Thanks again for your help!
S. Jackson
 
You're welcome!

Do visit this newsgroup often. The MVP's who frequent the newsgroups (I'm
not one of them) are excellent source of information. I develop Access
databases every now and then (part-time). I cant tell you how much I've
benefited from the knowledge base here. Good luck.


Immanuel Sibero
 
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