What does a CDC Time Limit of -1 indicate?

A CDC Time Limit of -1 in the context of Change Data Capture (CDC) indicates that the task runs indefinitely. This means that there is no set time limit on how long the CDC process can run; it will continue to capture and process changes to the data as they occur without stopping.

This configuration is particularly useful in scenarios where ongoing tracking of changes is required, such as in systems where real-time or near-real-time data availability is essential for accurate reporting or analytics. With this setting, the CDC process will remain active, continuously monitoring for changes in the source data.

The other options do not align with the behavior of a CDC Time Limit set to -1. For instance, a time limit of -1 does not imply that the task would read all source data and stop, nor does it indicate that the task would do nothing or trigger an error. Instead, it signifies an uninterrupted operation, allowing for ongoing data update tracking.