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                        <h1 id="sql-replication-extension-for-vs-code"><a class="header" href="#sql-replication-extension-for-vs-code">SQL Replication Extension for VS Code</a></h1>
<p>A Visual Studio Code extension that provides comprehensive SQL Server Replication management capabilities directly within your IDE. Built with insights from years of SQL Server replication experience and community contributions.</p>
<h2 id="features"><a class="header" href="#features">Features</a></h2>
<ul>
<li>🔄 Set up and manage SQL Server replication</li>
<li>📊 Monitor replication status and health</li>
<li>🚀 Create and modify publications and subscriptions</li>
<li>🛠 Configure replication settings</li>
<li>📝 View detailed replication logs</li>
<li>⚡ Quick actions for common replication tasks</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="quick-start"><a class="header" href="#quick-start">Quick Start</a></h2>
<ol>
<li>Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace</li>
<li>Connect to your SQL Server instance</li>
<li>Start managing your replication configuration</li>
</ol>
<p>For detailed instructions, check out our <a href="guide/getting-started.html">Getting Started</a> guide.</p>
<h2 id="why-this-extension"><a class="header" href="#why-this-extension">Why This Extension?</a></h2>
<p>Managing SQL Server replication traditionally requires using SQL Server Management Studio or complex SQL scripts. This extension brings that functionality directly into VS Code, making it more accessible and integrated with your development workflow.</p>
<h2 id="requirements"><a class="header" href="#requirements">Requirements</a></h2>
<ul>
<li>Visual Studio Code 1.60.0 or higher</li>
<li>SQL Server 2016 or higher</li>
<li>Appropriate permissions on your SQL Server instance</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="support"><a class="header" href="#support">Support</a></h2>
<p>Having issues? Check out our:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="advanced/troubleshooting.html">Troubleshooting Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/willibrandon/sqlrepl/issues">GitHub Issues</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="contributing"><a class="header" href="#contributing">Contributing</a></h2>
<p>We welcome contributions! See our <a href="contributing.html">Contributing Guide</a> for details on how to get involved.</p>

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