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title: Subtree replication (advanced)
description: To configure subtree replication, split the data across more than one backend, each with its own replication domain.
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# Subtree replication (advanced)

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To configure subtree replication, split the data across more than one backend, each with its own replication domain.

For example, use different backends for `ou=People,dc=example,dc=com` and other `dc=example,dc=com` data:

* Configure a backend and replication domain for everything in `dc=example,dc=com` except `ou=People,dc=example,dc=com`.

* Configure a separate backend and replication domain for `ou=People,dc=example,dc=com`.

The backend `base-dn` and the replication domain `base-dn` settings must match in each case.

Subordinate backends include important requirements and limitations. Before you implement this feature, read [Subordinate backends](import-export.html#split-data) carefully.