Merge Agents

SQL Replication

Replication

Merge Agents

The Merge Agent is used with merge replication. It applies the initial snapshot at the Subscriber, and moves and reconciles incremental data changes that occurred after the initial snapshot was created. Each merge subscription has its own Merge Agent that connects to and updates both the Publisher and the Subscriber. The Merge Agent typically runs under SQL Server Agent at the Distributor for push subscriptions or at the Subscriber for pull subscriptions. It can be administered using SQL Server Enterprise Manager or the ActiveX® Merge Control.