Getting Started with Translating Datatypes

Learn how to set up datatype translations in a heterogeneous replication system.

1. Review the datatype translations available for your primary and replicate data servers. Determine the translations you want and the methods for delivering them:

   • Class-level translations

     For lists of supported class-level datatype translations, see the Heterogeneous Replication Guide.

   • Column-level translations

2. Set up column-level translations by creating or altering the replication definition.

• Create Class-Level Translations
  Class-level translations for non-ASE data servers are defined in connection profiles and connection profiles install the class-level translations.
• Create Column-Level Translations
  Column-level translations affect each replicated instance of a particular column (datatype) and table. They are defined using the create replication definition or alter replication definition command.