How do you know if a table is in replication?

What is a replication table?

A replication topology is supported by replication system tables. When a user database is configured as a Publisher or a Subscriber, replication adds system tables to the database. These tables are removed when a user database is removed from a replication topology.

How do I know if SQL Server replication is in sync?

Connect to the Publisher in Management Studio, and then expand the server node. Expand the Replication folder, and then expand the Local Publications folder. Expand the publication for the subscription you want to monitor. Right-click the subscription, and then click View Synchronization Status.

How do you know if replication components are installed?

In SQL Server Management Studio, expand the server node in Object Explorer, then you will see Replication, then right click and you can open the "Launch Replication Monitor" or "Configure Distribution Wizard". With these tools, especially the monitor, you can make sure the replication is running.

What is replication in SQL?

Replication is a set of technologies for copying and distributing data and database objects from one database to another and then synchronizing between databases to maintain consistency.