Prerequisites

Review the prerequisites before you begin setting up replication for Microsoft SQL Server.

Make sure:

You have an understanding of Sybase replication and are familiar with Microsoft SQL Server.
ECDA for ODBC is installed on the same host as your replicate Microsoft SQL Server database.
You have valid licenses for 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 or connection names. A complete list of reserved words is in the Replication Server Reference Manual.