Posted by Greg D. Moore \(Strider\) on 10/01/15 11:40

"Chris Rennert" <crennert@new.rr.com> wrote in message
news:ZoQKf.230$iR1.83@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hello all,
>
> We were just getting started on a small project using SQL Server Express
> on our PC's and we already had SQL Server 2k Enterprise on our main
> Server. Problem is , we cannot do merge replications between the two.
> From what i have read this is not possible, but it blows my mind,
> especially with how new SQL Server 2k5 is, that they would force
> developers to stick with MSDE 2k, rather than utilize SQL Server Express
> in order to do a merge replication with SQL SERVER 2k Ent.
>
> We want to be able to not only push data from the server to the
> subscribers, but also allow the subscribers to upload their data to the
> Publisher.
>
> Does anyone else have a solution that we could possibly utilize for this
> scenario. I'd hate to have to use MSDE if I have Express available to
> me. Chances of Upgrading to SQL Server 2k5 Ent. are slim to none
> (typical IT budget in a small company).
>
> I appreciate any help anyone could possibly give me.

I can't recall if Express supports Integration services or not. But that
may be a solution.

And if this is strictly for developers, get the Developer edition which is
fairly inexpensive and supports all the features.


>
> thanks again,
>
> Chris

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