System Tables

Replication Server system tables hold information that Replication Server requires to send and receive replicated data.

System tables hold information such a:

Descriptions of replicated data and related information
Descriptions of replication objects, such as replication definitions and subscriptions
Security records for Replication Server users
Routing information for other Replication Server sites
Access methods for the local databases
Other administrative information

The Replication Server system tables are loaded into the RSSD during Replication Server installation.

See Replication Server Reference Manual > Replication Server System Tables for a comprehensive list of system tables.

System table contents are modified during Replication Server activities, such as the execution of RCL commands or Sybase Central™ procedures. Only the replication system administrator, or members of the rs_systabgroup group, can alter the system tables.

To query the system tables and find status information:

Use Sybase Central to view replication system details and properties.
Use Replication Server system information or system administration commands. See Replication Server Reference Manual > Introduction to the Replication Command Language > System Information Commands and Replication Server Reference Manual > Introduction to the Replication Command Language > System Administration Commands.
Use Adaptive Server stored procedures to display information about the replication system. See Replication Server Reference Manual > Adaptive Server Commands and System Procedures.

Warning! RSSD tables are for internal use by Replication Server only. You should never modify RSSD tables directly unless directed by Sybase Technical Support.