Prerequisites

Before you begin setting up replication for Microsoft SQL Server, review the prerequisites.

Make sure:

You are familiar with the Microsoft SQL Server data server and have an understanding of Sybase replication.
ECDA for ODBC is installed on the same host as your replicate Microsoft SQL Server database.
You have obtained the licenses for the Replication Server and Replication Server Options.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008, with database compatibility set to 2005(90), is installed and configured to serve as the source (primary) database from which Replication Agent replicates transactions and as the target (replicate) database to which Replication Server with ECDA replicates transactions.
Microsoft SQL Server JDBC driver 1.2 is installed.
TCP/IP connectivity is available.

Because Replication Agent for Microsoft SQL Server is limited to the Microsoft Windows platform, all examples shown are for Windows.

Note: On Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, you must be logged in as an Administrator.

Do not use Replication Server reserved words for object names and connection names. A complete list of reserved words is in the Replication Server Reference Manual.