Installing Replication Server on AlmaLinux 8 or Rocky Linux 8 x86_64 v7
Prerequisites
Before you begin the installation process:
Set up the repository Setting up the repository is a one-time task. If you have already set up your repository, you do not need to perform this step.
To set up the repository, go to EDB repositories and follow the instructions provided there.
Install the EPEL repository
sudo dnf -y install epel-release
Enable additional repositories to resolve dependencies
sudo dnf config-manager --set-enabled powertools
Install the package
You can install all Replication Server components with a single install command, or you may choose to install selected, individual components by installing only those particular packages.
To install all Replication Server components:
sudo dnf -y install edb-xdb
To install an individual component:
sudo dnf -y install <package_name>
Where <package_name> is:
| Package name | Component |
|---|---|
edb-xdb-console | Replication console and the Replication Server command line interface |
edb-xdb-publisher | Publication server |
edb-xdb-subscriber | Subscription server |
Initial configuration
Before using Replication Server, you must download and install JDBC drivers. See Installing a JDBC driver for details.