Establish Replication Server Connections

Replication Server uses the Open Client/Server Interfaces to communicate between client applications and servers.

Server programs, including Replication Servers, Adaptive Servers, and gateway software for other data servers, are registered in a directory service—either an interfaces file, Kerberos, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server—so that client applications and other server programs can locate them.

Note: If you are using network-based security, use the directory services of your network security mechanism to register Replication Servers, Adaptive Servers, and gateway software. Refer to the documentation that comes with your network-based security mechanism for details.

Interfaces File
The interfaces file contains network definitions for servers in the replication system, including Replication Servers and data servers.
Kerberos
Kerberos is a network authentication protocol that uses secret-key cryptography so that a client can prove its identity to a server in a network-based security mechanism.
LDAP Server
An LDAP server provides global directory services for sharing component information such as server names and connection properties.
Make Replication Server Connections
To connect data servers and Replication Servers at the sites on a LAN or WAN, the replication system administrator at each site defines connections and routes.

Parent topic: Replication Server Technical Overview