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Illustration of a Synchronization Process

Figure 47 illustrates the synchronization process.

Figure 47. Simulated Synchronization Process

1. You make offline database changes on your laptop.
2. You dial in and synchronize.

   You initiate the synchronization process by choosing File > Synchronize Database from the application-level menu.

3. The server sees all the changes made to the server's database and any new or changed data that came from your laptop.
4. You see all the changes you made to your laptop's database and any new or changed data that came from the server.