Replication Server offers two-tier and three-tier management solutions to support
different replication environments.
Two-tier Management Solution
In a two-tier management solution, RM manages the replication environment by connecting directly to servers in the environment without communicating through a management layer.
Three-tier Management Solution
In a three-tier management solution, RM can manage larger and complex replication environments with the help of RMS. RM connects to the servers in the environment through RMS.