Functionality Overview
Before Getting Started
For the smooth and effective functioning of the application, consider the points below:
During the first time installation, make sure you begin with the main site. Assume you have the main site (office) and two vessels (satellites). First, install the application and set up the site on the main site and on satellites afterwards.
Install the same version of Replicator on all sites.
For a new site, first, install Replicator on it and then configure the main site properly (add new site connection/properties, channels, etc.). When done, configure the site in the same way.
For more information on how to install and configure Replicator, refer to the Housekeeping section.
Overview
The section covers all the features available in Replicator. By following the guidelines you will be well on your way to work with the application.
On starting the application, on the left-hand side pane, you can see the service(s) which you got connected to. Click the replicator service to expand the tree-view functional elements:
Below you will find a detailed description of each element.
Status
To initiate the replication and view its status, first, select the service which you got connected to and navigate to Status > Adonis Replication:
In the Replication Status workspace, click Start to initiate the replication. Once the replication process is triggered, the progress can be viewed on the screen:
Additionally, the advancement of a progress bar is directly proportional to the amount of work that has been completed.
Right above the progress bar, you can see the tasks being covered: Receive Files, Import, Export, Send Files. By default, all the tasks are pre-selected. In case you want to skip a task, simply clear the corresponding checkbox. Tasks are considered successful in case bullets next to them remain green-colored. Failed operations are marked with red bullets. In case an error occurs, you can get detailed information by clicking the Show Error Details button.
To interrupt the replication in progress, click Stop.
It is preferable to set the replication schedule instead of manually performing it. For more information, see Adonis Replicator#Schedule.
Schedule
You have the possibility to set the schedule to perform the replication at a specific time in the future on a regular basis. To do this, select the service which you got connected to and navigate to Scheduler > Adonis Replication:
In the Schedule of Adonis Replication workspace, select Use built-in scheduler to enable the schedule settings:
Run Replicator on. Define the weekdays when the task becomes due. By default, all the weekdays are pre-selected. If you want to skip a weekday, clear the corresponding checkbox.
Start at, Repeat every, Until. In these options, define the frequency interval when the task is due.
Replication tasks to be executed. The following replication tasks are available: Receive Files, Import, Export, Send Files. By default, all the tasks are pre-selected. If you want to skip a task, clear the corresponding checkbox.
When completed, click Save to confirm the changes or Cancel to revert the changes.
Settings
Replicator Manager enables you to check the settings you have set when installing the application. To do this, first, select the service which you got connected to and click Settings on the left-hand side pane:
In addition, you can change the settings you have set as part of the installation process. To do this, click the Run Settings Wizard button at the top of the Repl Settings workspace. This opens the Replicator Settings Wizard dialog:
In this dialog, you can change the database connection settings by clicking the Build... button.
It is not recommended to change any settings. For any assistance, contact the support team: support@adonis.no