The interfaces file contains network definitions for servers in the replication system, including Replication Servers, data servers, and LTMs. Server programs are registered in an interfaces file so that client applications and other server programs can locate them.
Generally, one interfaces file at each site contains entries for all local and remote Replication Servers and data servers. The interfaces file at a site requires entries for these LTM components:
RSSD LTM for this Replication Server
LTMs for databases managed by this Replication Server
You can use the default interfaces file or you can specify an alternative interfaces file at the command line when you start Replication Server or LTM. The interfaces file is usually located in the SYBASE release directory. Use ds_edit to modify the interfaces file. See the Replication Server installation guide for your platform for more information.
With
Replication Server 11.5 and later, if you are using network-based security,
we recommended that you use the directory services of your network security
mechanism to register Replication Servers, SQL Servers, and gateway software.
For details, see the documentation included with your network security
mechanism.
