Automatic Identity Range Handling warning message.

Ive implemented merge replication with SQL Server and an Access Database.
SQL Server is the publisher and Access database is the subscriber.
I have ONE table in the schema that can be updated in both the subscriber
side as well as the publisher side. I have an IDENTITY column in this table
and I have set the property "Automatic Identity Range Handling" ON for this
table.
Ive also created a script to create this publisher. Now, heres my problem.
When I create the publisher, I get a warning message thats stated below:
"Warning: only Subscribers running SQL Server 2000 can synchronize with
publication '<database>' because automatic identity ranges are being used."
OK, Ive done some resonable testing on this statement and it SEEMS that
synchronization with Automatic Identity Range Handing enabled DOES work for
Access databases as well even though the warning states otherwise! Im using
JET to connect to access and not the desktop engine. Once the threshold is
reached, and after the merge agent kicks in, the indentity seed is reset to
the appropriate values on both the access and the sql server side.
Appropriate check constraints are also placed.
I just want to make sure if this is correct - and this warning is just
bogus.
Thanks,
Girish
Hi Girish,
From your descriptions, I understood that you would like to know whether it
matters when warning is shown for "automatic identity ranges are being
used". Have I understood you? If there is anything I misunderstood, please
feel free to let me know.
Based on my scope, there are some known issues for us by using automatic
identity ranges. You could have a view on them
BUG: Unable to Change Identity Range of Publisher If You Use Auto Identity
Range
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;310540
BUG: Identity Range Not Adjusted on Publisher When Merge Agent Runs
Continuously
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304706
Additionaly, there is a by design issue for automatic identity range based
on the descriptions in the following documents.
PRB: Automatic Identity Range Handling Is Not Correct If the Merge Agent
Runs an Insert Trigger
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;324361
I am afraid the above all are why this warning is shown up.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions or
concerns, don't hesitate to let me know. We are here to be of assistance!
Sincerely yours,
Mingqing Cheng
Microsoft Developer Community Support
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