Getting Started

This guide will help you get up and running with the SQL Replication Extension for VS Code.

Installation

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Press Ctrl+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+P (macOS)
  3. Type ext install sqlrepl
  4. Click "Install"

Prerequisites

Before using the extension, ensure you have:

  • SQL Server 2016 or higher installed
  • Appropriate permissions to configure replication
  • SQL Server Agent running on your instance

First Steps

  1. Open the SQL Replication View

    • Click the SQL Replication icon in the Activity Bar
    • Or use the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and type "SQL Replication: Show Explorer"

  2. Add a Connection

    • Click the "+" button in the SQL Replication view
    • Enter your server details: 
      Server: your-server-name
Authentication: SQL Server or Windows
Username: your-username (if using SQL Server auth)
Password: your-password (if using SQL Server auth)

  3. Configure Distributor

    • Right-click your server in the tree view
    • Select "Configure Distribution"
    • Follow the wizard to set up distribution

Next Steps

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

  1. Check the Output panel (Ctrl+Shift+U) and select "SQL Replication" from the dropdown
  2. Verify SQL Server Agent is running
  3. Ensure you have appropriate permissions
  4. See our troubleshooting guide for more help

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