How do you reinitialize replication?

Connect to the Publisher in Management Studio, and then expand the server node. Expand the Replication folder, and then expand the Local Publications folder. Expand the publication that has the subscription you want to reinitialize. Right-click the subscription, and then click Reinitialize.

What is transactional replication SQL Server 2008?

Transactional Replication is used when DML or DDL schema changes performed on an object of a database on one server needs to be reflected on the database residing on another server. This change happens almost in real time (i.e. within seconds).

What is re initializing means in replication?

Initializing or re-initializing a subscription consists of applying (or re-applying) a snapshot of the publication to that subscription. This consists of dropping subscribing tables at the subscriber, and recreating them containing the same data as the snapshot.

How does transactional replication in SQL Server reinitialize?

As we all know, by default, subscriptions in a SQL Server transactional replication publication are reinitialized with a snapshot, which is generated by the Snapshot Agent and applied by the Distribution Agent.

Is there a way to reinitialize a SQL Server subscription?

If you mark a subscription for reinitialization using SQL Server Management Studio or Replication Monitor, you are given an option in the Reinitialize Subscription(s) dialog box to upload changes first.

Where is the reinitialize dialog box in SQL Server?

Mark subscriptions for reinitialization in the Reinitialize Subscription (s) dialog box, which is available from the Local Publications folder and the Local Subscriptions folder in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. You can also mark subscriptions from the All Subscriptions tab and the publications node in Replication Monitor.

How to reinitialize all subscriptions in replication monitor?

To mark all subscriptions for reinitialization in Replication Monitor. In Replication Monitor, expand a Publisher group in the left pane, and then expand a Publisher. Right-click the publication with subscriptions you want to reinitialize, and then click Reinitialize All Subscriptions.