What is nonatomic materialization in SAP BC-SYB-REP - SAP Replication Server?

SAP Term: nonatomic materialization

• Component: BC-SYB-REP

• Component Name: SAP Replication Server

• Description: A materialization method that copies subscription data from a primary to a replicate database through the network in a single operation, without a holdlock. Changes to the primary table are allowed during data transfer, which may cause temporary inconsistencies between replicate and primary databases. Data is applied in increments of ten rows per transaction, which ensures that the replicate database transaction log does not fill. Nonatomic materialization is an optional method for the create subscription command.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Nonatomic materialization is a feature of SAP Replication Server (BC-SYB-REP) that allows for the replication of data from one database to another without the need for a transaction. This means that the data can be replicated in pieces, allowing for faster replication and improved performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Nonatomic materialization can be enabled in SAP Replication Server by setting the “nonatomic materialization” parameter to “true”. This will allow for the replication of data in pieces, rather than as a single transaction. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using nonatomic materialization, it is important to ensure that all data is replicated correctly. To do this, it is recommended to use a combination of checksums and other methods to ensure that all data is replicated accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Nonatomic materialization is similar to atomic materialization, which replicates data as a single transaction. However, nonatomic materialization offers improved performance and faster replication times. Additionally, nonatomic materialization can be used in conjunction with other replication techniques such as log shipping and snapshot replication.