SyteLine Data Replication for Multi-Site Deployments
Multi-site SyteLine deployments require reliable data replication to keep master data, configuration, and reference information synchronized across all sites. Whether you use Infor ION middleware, SQL Server replication, or custom API-based synchronization, the replication strategy must balance data freshness, conflict resolution, and network bandwidth constraints. This guide covers the primary replication approaches and their trade-offs for SyteLine multi-site environments.
Infor ION-Based Data Synchronization
Infor ION is the standard middleware for synchronizing data between SyteLine sites in CloudSuite Industrial. ION uses Business Object Documents (BODs) to represent data changes and routes them between sites through connection points and data flows. When a master record changes at one site, ION publishes a Sync BOD (e.g., Sync.ItemMaster, Sync.SupplierPartyMaster) that is routed to subscribing sites for processing. ION Connect manages the integration flows while ION API Gateway provides REST-based access for custom synchronization scenarios.
- Configure ION connection points for each SyteLine site to publish and subscribe to Sync BODs
- Use standard Sync BODs for item master, vendor, customer, and chart of accounts replication
- Set up ION data flows with transformation rules to handle site-specific attribute mapping during replication
- Monitor ION workflow status through Infor OS Portal to detect failed synchronizations and retry errors
- Implement conflict resolution rules in ION for handling simultaneous updates to the same record at multiple sites
SQL Server Replication Strategies
For organizations not using ION or needing near-real-time replication, SQL Server provides native replication capabilities. Transactional replication publishes changes from a source database to subscribers with minimal latency. Merge replication supports bidirectional synchronization but adds complexity in conflict detection. Snapshot replication is suitable for reference data that changes infrequently. Each approach requires careful configuration of the SyteLine database schema to identify which tables and columns are replicated, and custom triggers or CDC (Change Data Capture) can feed replication from SyteLine application changes.
- Use transactional replication for unidirectional master data push from a central site to consuming sites
- Configure merge replication for bidirectional synchronization with row-level conflict detection and resolution
- Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) on key SyteLine tables to feed replication without modifying application code
- Exclude transactional tables (matltran, journal, etc.) from replication to avoid data integrity conflicts
- Monitor replication latency and failure alerts through SQL Server Agent jobs and custom health check scripts
Custom API-Based Synchronization
Custom synchronization using SyteLine IDO web services or REST APIs provides the most flexibility for complex replication scenarios. The IDO Request Service exposes CRUD operations on any IDO as web service endpoints that external applications or scheduled jobs can call. A synchronization engine polls for changes at the source site using the item audit trail or timestamp-based change detection, transforms the data as needed, and posts updates to target sites through their IDO endpoints. This approach is ideal when selective, conditional replication logic is required.
- Expose IDO web service endpoints for master data tables requiring cross-site synchronization
- Build change detection using audit trail tables or rowversion columns to identify modified records since last sync
- Implement a synchronization orchestrator that manages site connectivity, retry logic, and error logging
- Apply data transformation rules for site-specific mappings such as account cross-references and unit conversions
- Log all synchronization activities with before/after snapshots for audit compliance and troubleshooting
Design a reliable data replication strategy for your multi-site SyteLine deployment. Contact Netray for architecture assessment and implementation planning.
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