Converting a Simplex Server to Multiplex

Add a secondary server to a simplex to convert the simplex into a multiplex.

Prerequisites
Database Version Simplex Privileges
SAP Sybase IQ 15.3 and 15.4 You must have one of:
  • DBA authority
  • MULTIPLEX ADMIN authority
SAP Sybase IQ 16.0 You must have MANAGE MULTIPLEX system privilege.
Task
  1. In the Perspective Resources view, select the resource, and select Resource > Administration Console.
  2. In the left pane of the Administration Console, select IQ Servers.
  3. Select the IQ server simplex to be converted from the right pane and either:
    • Click the arrow to the right of the name and select Add Secondary Servers, or
    • From the Administration Console menu bar, select Resource > Add Secondary Servers
    The Add Secondary Servers wizard appears.
  4. On the Server Definitions page, enter a name in the Multiplex Name field.
  5. Click Add and specify:
    Option Description
    Server name

    Secondary server name.

    Host

    The host name and port number for the new secondary server.

    Database path

    The path to the database file.

    SCC agent port

    Port number for the SAP Control Center agent.

    SCC agent user

    User ID for the SAP Control Center agent.

    SCC agent password

    Password for the SAP Control Center agent.

    Public host/port pairs

    Host/port pairs in the format host1:port1,host2:port2, and so on.

    Private host/port pairs

    Host/port pairs in the format host1:port1,host2:port2, and so on.

    Role

    Reader or writer.

    Status

    Included or excluded.

    Local temp dbspace path

    Temporary store path.

    Local temp dbspace size (MB)

    Size, in megabytes, of the temporary IQ store. 0 if you select a raw device.

    Local temp dbspace reserve (MB)

    The amount of space, in megabytes, to reserve for future expansion in the temporary IQ store.

    Raw device

    Indicates a raw disk.

  6. Click OK.
    The server definition appears on the list and the definition is validated. If the defintion contains any errorr, a red "X" appears. To determine the cause of the errors, position the mouse over the red "X." Details of the error appear. To correct the errors, select the definition and click Edit. Correct the errors and click OK; the definition is revalidated. When the definiton is error free, a green checkmark appears and the Next button becomes available.
  7. (Optional) Import server definitions from a CSV file.
    1. On the Server Definitions page of the wizard, click Import and specify:
      Option Description
      File Name File name of the CSV file containing delimited list of server definitions.
      Browse Opens a window where you locate the CSV file.
      Field Delimiter The default field delimiter is a vertical bar "|". If your CSV file uses a different field delimiter, enter it in this field.
    2. Click OK.
  8. (Optional) Export your server definitions to a CSV file for safekeeping.
    1. On the Server Definitions page of the wizard, highlight one or more definitions and click Export.
    2. Specify a field delimiter and click OK. The default field delimiter is a vertical bar "|".
  9. Click Next.
  10. On the Execution page of the wizard, click Execute.
    Progress messages appear in the Messages area. The Close button becomes available when the process is complete.
  11. Click Close.
    The multiplex replaces the simplex in the IQ Servers list in the Administration Console.
    Note: If SAP Control Center continues to display the converted multiplex server as a simplex, close the Administration Console and re-authenticate the simplex resource in the perspective view to refresh the display.
Related tasks
Editing the Simplex Server Configuration File
Starting a Simplex Server
Stopping a Simplex Server
Generating an Administration Script for a Simplex Server
Upgrading a Simplex Database
Viewing or Modifying Simplex Server Properties
Registering and Authenticating an SAP Control Center Agent
Authenticating a Login Account for a Managed Resource
Related reference
Simplex Privilege Summary