New/Edit Remote Replica Dialog Box for Projects

The New/Edit Remote Replica dialog box enables you to define or change the details of the remote site that is to receive a replicated project from the primary site. You can also enable the remote site to replicate specified branches back to the primary site.

Field | Description | Rules and Guidelines
General Tab
Replication type | The type of replication. | Display only.
Primary site | The primary DB site that is responsible for sending the replication. This string consists of the node name, base database, and DB connection string. | Display only.
Replication ID | The primary project replication configuration. | Display only.
Node name | Lists the nodes registered on the Dimensions network. | Required.
DB connection | Lists the database connection strings that can be used to connect to the database server. If this list is empty, on the primary site use the Administration Console | Network administration function to add values for this field. | Required.
Base database | Lists the base databases available on the node. If this list is empty, on the primary site use the Administration Console | Network administration function to add values for this field. | Required.
Project | Specifies the project into which the items will be replicated. Enter the full project specification using the following syntax: <product-id>:<project-id> | Required.
Is replication enabled to the replica | Specifies whether the primary site can replicate items to the replica site. | Default: selected (enabled).
Is this online Replication | Specifies if online or offline (air-gap) replication will be used. | Default: selected (enabled).
Is replica replicating branches back to the primary | Specifies whether the replica site can replicate items back to the primary site. | Default: cleared (disabled).
Branches Tab
Branch name | Specifies the branch names to be replicated back to the primary site. Enter a named branch in the field. | Optional.
| Enables you to add another named branch. |
| Enables you to delete a named branch. |

Related Topics

Defining Replica Sites for Project Replication

Modifying Project Replication Configurations