Is there anyway to create a one-way replica of a FGDB to ArcSDE. I want the FGDB to be editable, and the ArcSDE replica read-only.
Is there anyway to create a one-way replica of a FGDB to ArcSDE. I want the FGDB to be editable, and the ArcSDE replica read-only.
No, the scenario you mention is not possible.
To create a replica, the Parent gdb has to be SDE.
In 1-way Parent to Child: Parent is ArcSDE and Child can be File\sde gdb. But the editing will be in the Parent sde gdb.
In 1-way Child to Parent: Both the Parent and Child have to be an sde gdb.
In 2-way replica: Both have to be an sde gdb.
So your only option remains, creating a Checkout Replica....but in this scenario, you will have to recreate replica after every synchronization process.
I'm not an expert, but was playing around with replicas and check-outs a couple months ago and here are a few links that I found helpful
No, the scenario you mention is not possible.
To create a replica, the Parent gdb has to be SDE.
In 1-way Parent to Child: Parent is ArcSDE and Child can be File\sde gdb. But the editing will be in the Parent sde gdb.
In 1-way Child to Parent: Both the Parent and Child have to be an sde gdb.
In 2-way replica: Both have to be an sde gdb.
So your only option remains, creating a Checkout Replica....but in this scenario, you will have to recreate replica after every synchronization process.