This guide is a reference for the following:
- SharePlex commands — an overview of the commands that control replication through sp_ctrl, an explanation of command authorization levels, and detailed documentation for each command.
- SharePlex parameters — an overview of the SharePlex tuning parameters, how they are set and stored, and detailed documentation for parameters that can be changed by SharePlex users.
- SharePlex utilities — the SharePlex utilities and their use.
- SharePlex error messages — common error codes, their cause, and the suggested resolution.
Users of the SharePlex Reference Guide should have a thorough understanding of SharePlex before issuing commands, changing parameters or attempting to solve problems.
Other SharePlex Documentation
For the complete SharePlex documentation set, go to https://support.quest.com/shareplex/technical-documents.
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Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this manual
The following typographic conventions are used in this guide:
- Bold represents required components of a command or option that must be typed as shown.
- Italics represent variables defined, named or entered by the user.
- {Braces} enclose required arguments.
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[Brackets] represent optional command components and may also be used in example command strings to emphasize required user defined variables in long strings.
Example:
reconcile queue {queuename} for {datasource-datadest} [on host]
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A vertical bar, or “pipe” character, ( | ) within brackets or braces indicates that you can use only one of the enclosed components.
Example:
abort service {service | all}
Names of commands, programs, directories and files are expressed in Bold.
Other names are expressed in capital letters using the default font.
Examples:
The sp_ctrl program is located in the bin directory.
Open the oramsglst file.
Find the value for ORACLE_HOME.
Click Apply.
System displays, such as prompts and command output, are expressed in a monofaced (fixed-space) font.
Examples:
sp_ctrl(sysA)>
User is a viewer (level=3)
Windows menu items, dialog boxes, and options within dialog boxes are expressed in Bold.
Example:
From the File menu, select Print.
System names are expressed generically or fictitiously. When necessary, the source system (or primary system) is referred to as SysA. Target systems (or secondary systems) are referred to as SysB, SysC, SysD, and so forth.
SharePlex Commands for Oracle