Syntax

object.DTSPackageLocation [= value]

Parts

object

Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list

value

Long integer that specifies a SQLDMO_REPLDTSLOC_TYPE constant as described in Settings.

Data Type

Long integer

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetDTSPackageLocation(
SQLDMO_REPLDTSLOC_TYPE pRetVal);

HRESULT SetDTSPackageLocation(
SQLDMO_REPLDTSLOC_TYPE NewValue);

Settings

Set the DTSPackageLocation property using these values.

Remarks

For push subscriptions, a DTS package used during the replication process is located at the Distributor by default. Specify a SQLDMO_REPLDTSLOC_TYPE setting of SQLDMOReplDTSPackageLocation_Subscriber to specify to the Distribution Agent that the DTS package is located at the Subscriber.

For pull subscriptions, a DTS package used during a replication process is located at the Subscriber by default. Specify a SQLDMO_REPLDTSLOC_TYPE setting of SQLDMOReplDTSPackageLocation_Distributor to specify to the Distribution Agent that the DTS package is located at the Distributor.

The complexity and quantity of transformations performed by a DTS package may significantly affect performance at the Distributor or Subscriber, especially during periods of heavy processing. Additionally, data transformation requirements may vary at different subscribing locations. Use the DTSPackageLocation and the AgentOffload properties to reduce the network traffic. For example, in the case of a push subscription, the Distribution Agent runs at the Distributor by default. If the DTS package is located at the Subscriber, the Distribution Agent must execute package instructions over a network connection. However, if Distribution Agent execution is offloaded to the Subscriber, then the Agent executes package steps at the Subscriber.

Note  If an application calls DTSPackageLocation on an instance of SQL Server version 7.0, the constant, SQLDMO_E_SQL80ONLY, and the message "This property or method requires Microsoft SQL Server 2000" are returned.

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