Configuring Multi-Master Replication - Netscape DIRECTORY SERVER 6.01 - ADMINISTRATOR Administrator's Manual

Configuring Multi-Master Replication

f.
Create a replication agreement.
3.
You must create one replication agreement for each read-only replica. For
example, in the case illustrated in Figure 8-1 on page 279, Server A holds two
replication agreements, one for Server B, and one for Server C.
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Initializing the Replicas for Single-Master
Replication
You can initialize the read-only replicas from the Replication Agreement Wizard,
or at anytime afterwards. For information on initializing read-only replicas, refer to
"Initializing Consumers," on page 307.
When you have finished, the replication agreement is set up.
Configuring Multi-Master Replication
This section provides information on configuring multi-master replication. In a
multi-master configuration, two suppliers can accept updates, synchronize with
each other, and update all consumers. The consumers can send referrals for
updates to both masters. The steps described in this section provide a high-level
overview of the procedures you need to follow and cross references to the detailed
task descriptions are provided at each step.
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Click Save to save the replication settings for the database.
In the navigation tree on the Configuration tab, right-click the database to
replicate, and select New Replication Agreement.
Alternatively, highlight the database and select New Replication
Agreement from the Object menu. This will start the Replication
Agreement Wizard.
Go through the steps in the replication wizard by clicking Next to move to
the following step.
When you have finished, the replication agreement is set up.