I need to replicate a SQL Server database on my standby site. Regarding Log Shipping, I have the following concerns:
Is there any data type or primary key dependency exists if I use log shipping?
Why I have to use network folders/directories. Why can I not use local folders to capture log files?
What about the password between the two databases i.e primary and standby as primary will connect to standby?
Is there any method whereby I can open my standby database in read only mode and logs are applied without interrupting or disconnecting my users?
I have a very large database i.e of 45 TB. So for disaster recovery solution what method do you suggest?
Please also mention the difference between "Log shipping" & "Always ON".