SQL 2000 <-> SQL 2005



Group,
I have a situation where I need to sync data over a VPN (T-1 connectivity)
on a semi-realtime basis. This data is not highly dynamic, at most a few
thousand rows change per day.

I have SQL 2000 on one end and SQL 2005 on the other. Can 2000 and 2005 work
together?

What is the best replication type for close to real time synchronization, is
it 'Merge'?

Can syncs be manually initialized in the prescribed type?

Thank you.


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