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After we provide authentication for the Log Reader and the SQL Agent, the wizard will begin building the peer-to-peer topology. For our example, the process results in the creation of three publications and six subscriptions (see below). For each publication, the wizard will create a distribution database as well.
Figure 7: Configure Peer-To-Peer Topology Wizard: building the topology.
When we have completed the wizard, this is what we'll see in SQL Server 2005 explorer:
Figure 8: The results of running the wizard.
In today's competitive environment, businesses expand widely and frequently. What if we need to add another node? In SQL Server 2005, using peer-to-peer replication, all we need to do is configure the new node as a publisher and a subscriber and attach it to the peer-to-peer network.
Peer-to-peer transactional replication has added a new dimension to SQL Server database replication, giving DBAs more flexibility. As a new feature, it isn't yet widely used. But it will be. So check it out and see how your organization will benefit.
