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Common Reference

replicator

The replicator command allows for control of the replicators, and includes a number of uses.

Usage
replicator [ds-name] [sub-command]

The following sub-commands are available:

OptionDescriptionVersion
masterConfigure a replicator as a master.
offlineSet replicator offline.
onlineSet replicator online.
relaySet the replicator as a relay of the supplied service/host.
restartRestart the replicator process.
slaveConfigure replicator as a slave of the current master.
startStart the replicator process if it is not running.
statusShow the current replicator status.
stopStop the replicator process if it is running.

To perform operations safely on replicators you should either put the cluster in MAINTENANCE mode or shun the data source associated with the replicator.

AUTOMATIC policy mode may interfere with stop/offline operations.

important

Commands controlling the replicator should be used with care and only be experienced operators, or under the guidance of Continuent Support.

Incorrect use of this option could cause replicators to be misconfigured leading to unexpected replication errors, or even worse, data loss or corruption