Use SAP Replication Server Options with SAP Replication Server for bidirectional replication across distributed, heterogeneous systems, which allows you to perform different operational and decision-support tasks. To obtain an option, you must already have SAP Replication Server.
SAP Replication Server Options are compatible with the same platform and operating system configurations as Replication Agent™ 15.7.1 SP200, and ExpressConnect for Oracle 15.7.1 SP200. For specific hardware and software requirements, see the Enterprise Connect Data Access Release Bulletin, the ExpressConnect for Oracle Configuration Guide, and the Replication Agent Installation Guide.
For more general information about the heterogeneous replication capability of SAP Replication Server and Replication Server Options, see the SAP Replication Server Heterogeneous Replication Guide.
SAP Replication Server Options are available for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB). Each option requires a license for accessing data only in the specified data source.
SAP Replication Server, option for Oracle consists of:
ExpressConnect for Oracle – licensed for Oracle
Replication Agent – licensed for Oracle
SAP Replication Server, option for Microsoft SQL Server consists of:
Enterprise Connect™ Data Access (ECDA) Option for ODBC – licensed for ODBC
Replication Agent – licensed for Microsoft SQL Server
SAP Replication Server, option for IBM DB2 UDB consists of:
ECDA Option for ODBC – licensed for ODBC
Replication Agent – licensed for IBM DB2 UDB