How to add a new table to an existing Microsoft SQL Server replication publication
To add a new table to an existing MS SQL Server publication
- Remote desktop into the database server, or a server in the same domain of the database server
- Start Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Connect to the database with ComputerName\SQLServerName
If there is only one instance of Microsoft SQL Server on the computer the two names are usually the same, but still both are needed, otherwise you get the following error message:SQL Server is unable to connect to server…
Additional information:
SQL Server replication requires the actual server name to make a connection to the server. Connections through a server alias, IP address, or any other alternate name not supported. Specify the actual server name, …\… (Replication.Utilities) - Right click the Local Publication
- Select the Articles page
- Uncheck the “Show only checked articles in the list” check box to see the not replicated tables
- Select the tables you want to add to the replication
- Click OK
