Article
05/23/2011

AltSnapshotFolder Property

This feature will be removed in a future version of Microsoft SQL Server. Avoid using this feature in new development work, and plan to modify applications that currently use this feature.

The AltSnapshotFolder property specifies an alternate path to use for snapshot file creation or application.

Syntax

object
.
AltSnapshotFolder [=value]

Parts

object
An expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
value
A string that specifies an alternate path for snapshot files

Data Type

String

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetAltSnapshotFolder(SQLDMO_LPBSTR pRetVal);
HRESULT SetAltSnapshotFolder(SQLDMO_LPCSTR NewValue);

Remarks

If used with the MergePublication2 or TransPublication2 objects, the AltSnapshotFolder property specifies an alternate location to use for snapshot file creation when a snapshot must be transported to a Subscriber. If used with the MergePullSubscription2 or TransPullSubscription2 objects, AltSnapshotFolder specifies an alternate location to use for snapshot file application.

Transporting a snapshot file using portable media, such as a removable hard drive, can be useful in situations where a Subscriber is not continuously connected. Transporting a snapshot file may also be desirable in a situation where a large amount of data might otherwise need to be applied using an expensive connection.

AltSnapshotFolder is required if the publication attribute SQLDMOPubAttrib_InternetEnabled is set.

Note

If an application sets AltSnapshotFolder with the MergePublication2 or TransPublication2 object after the initial snapshot has been created, a new snapshot must be generated. Snapshots are applied when the next scheduled snapshot agent runs.