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# BC Friday Tips #30 DataAccessIntent

[Read the post](https://thatnavguy.com/blog/2025/bc-friday-tips-30-dataaccessintent/) · That NAV Guy (Teddy Herryanto, MVP) · 2025-05-02 · 77 words · tier community · reviewed (checked by Opus)

> The DataAccessIntent property can be set to ReadOnly on API pages and reports to direct the server to use a replica database, reducing load on the primary database and improving overall performance.

## Key points

- DataAccessIntent property signals the server to use a replica database when available
- Set to ReadOnly for pages and reports that only perform read-only operations
- Reduces load on the primary database for better performance
- A single property setting can improve system efficiency

## Quotes

- "Set DataAccessIntent to ReadOnly when you only perform read-only data for API pages or reports." (This is the core usage guidance for when to apply the property.)
- "It signals the server to use a replica database when available." (Explains the mechanism of how the property improves performance.)
- "Using the replica lessens the load on the primary database, ensuring smoother operation for others." (Clarifies the benefit of using replica databases for read-only operations.)

## Context

- Features: DataAccessIntent property, replica database routing

Source: That NAV Guy, community blog. Summary, key points and quotes are derived (CONTENT-NOTICE.md); read the original for the full text.