SQL-DMO

SyncType Property

The SyncType property controls subscription agent behavior when subscription synchronization is required.

Applies To
DistributionSubscription Object MergeSubscription Object
MergePullSubscription Object TransSubscription Object

Syntax

object.SyncType [= value]

Parts

object

Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list

value

Long integer that specifies subscription agent synchronization behavior as described in Settings

Data Type

Long, enumerated

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetSyncType(SQLDMO_SUBSYNC_TYPE FAR* pRetVal);

HRESULT SetSyncType(SQLDMO_SUBSYNC_TYPE NewValue);

Settings
Constant Value Description
SQLDMOSubSync_Auto 1 Subscription agent will synchronize the subscription automatically.
SQLDMOSubSync_Default 1 SQLDMOSubSync_Auto.
SQLDMOSubSync_Manual 0 Maintained for backward compatibility.
SQLDMOSubSync_None 2 Subscription agent will not attempt publication synchronization. User interaction necessary to ensure synchronization.

Remarks

If an application sets SyncType after the initial snapshot has been created, this subscription will be reinitialized and must by resynchronized. Reinitialization occurs when the next scheduled merge agent runs.