Question : Replication question

We have SQL Server 2005 replicated to multiple physical locations as well as windows 2003 DNS.  We have multiple client applications connecting with the same connection string.  What is the best way to have DNS resolve the host name (in the connection string) based on the DNS server that resolves it or based on user location?  The DNS servers are replicated.  I'm trying to find a way for all clients to connect to their local network's SQL server using the same host name.

Answer : Replication question

If the DNS is replicated, there is no real way to do it. You could create several A Records for a Name and point it tot eh IP of each SQL server, the the SQL server used will be random based upon the first DNS result offered to the client.

The only real way to do it is some sort of Geo Cluster for SQL

Also, what issues would this create on your Replication?

I think you need to look at a Cluster rather than replication, but I dont think what you're after is really achievable.

-BBRazz