You need to perform some preinstallation tasks before installing Replication Server.
See the Replication Server Release Bulletin for your platform for the updated
list of operating systems and platforms that Replication Server supports and for the latest operating system patches, as well as for
any last-minute information that was too late to be included in the document.
The preinstallation tasks include:
- Planning your replication system – identify the primary and replicate Adaptive Servers and the primary and replicate databases.
- Obtaining a license – Sybase products, such as Replication Server, require
valid license keys to use the product beyond a grace period.
- Checking system requirements – verify that you are running a supported
operating system and that you have sufficient space available to set up and
run Replication Server.
- Selecting an installation directory for Replication Server – it is important
that you select an installation directory that is compatible with your
existing Sybase software. This may involve installing Replication Server
in an existing Sybase installation directory or in a completely new
installation directory.
- Creating the Sybase user account, if one does not already exist.
- Verifying your environment – verify that you have the proper user
accounts and privileges.