Planning Your Installation

Before you install or upgrade, prepare your environment.

1. Read the Replication Server Options Release Bulletin.
2. Obtain a license.
   Note: If you are using served licenses, you must install the SySAM license server version 2.1 or later.
3. Make sure your system meets all requirements for your installation scenario and planned use.
4. Complete the Installation and Setup Worksheet.

• Replication Server Options Release Bulletin
  The release bulletin contains current information about specific requirements of Replication Agent, including:
• Licensing
  Replication Agent can be installed as part of a Replication Server Options (RSO) 15.7.1, Replication Server Heterogeneous Edition (RSHE) 15.7.1, or Real-Time Loading Edition (RTLE) 15.7.1 installation. Licensing depends on which product you install.
• System Requirements
  Installing Replication Agent requires adequate disk space and RAM on the Replication Agent host machine. The Replication Agent host also requires network connectivity to the primary database and the Replication Server, and local access to the log devices.
• Installation Program Requirements
  Before installing Replication Agent, review the installation requirements.
• Team Skill Requirements
  To successfully install and configure a replication environment using Replication Agent, you need team members with specific skills.
• Completing the Installation and Setup Worksheet
  Record all the information you need to install and configure your replication system.
• Installation and Setup Worksheet
  Make a copy of this worksheet for each Replication Agent instance you install. Fill out the worksheet before you install the Replication Agent software.