1. What is Daffodil Replicator (E)?
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Daffodil Replicator (E) is a Java tool for data synchronization, data
integration, data migration, and data backup between various database servers. Daffodil Replicator
supports following databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Daffodil DB, DB2, Derby, MySql,
PostGreSql, Firebird.
Daffodil Replicator can support any database that comes with JDBC connectivity. You can send
the request for the support of any other database, which is currently not supported by Daffodil
Replicator, through
user
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2. How long does it take to install Daffodil Replicator (E)?
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There is no need for separate installation of Daffodil Replicator. You need to
download Daffodil Replicator. After downloading, include the driver jars (in which you want to
perform replication) in the
lib folder and start the .
bat/.sh file.
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3. What is the minimum hardware configuration for Daffodil Replicator
(E)?
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Processor - Celeron 700MHz
RAM - 128 MB
Hard Drive Space - For Replicator 8.14 MB and Replication DataSource 6.84 MB
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4. Which Replicator and Replication DataSource platforms are supported by
Daffodil Replicator (E)?
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Daffodil Replicator (E) is a Java-based tool. Therefore, it is platform
independent.
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5. Does Daffodil Replicator (E) supports networked, Internet, and remote
users?
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Yes, Daffodil Replicator (E) supports networked, Internet, and remote users.
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6. Does Daffodil Replicator (E) contain wizards that help me in configuring
a datasource?
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Yes, you can refer the
Getting
Started Guide that helps you in configuring a datasource. |
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7. Is Daffodil Replicator (E) secure?
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Yes, because it supports HTTPS.
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8. Is there any need to change in the database design to work with Daffodil
Replicator (E)?
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No, there is no need to change the data structure but the tables used in
replication must have a primary key.
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9. What level of ODBC compliance and conformance does Daffodil Replicator
(E) support?
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Daffodil Replicator (E) works only with JDBC.
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10. Name the databases supported by Daffodil Replicator (E)?
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Daffodil Replicator supports Oracle, PostGreSQL, Daffodil DB, Derby, MySQL,
DB2, SQL Server, Firebird.
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11. Can replication operations be executed automatically (without giving
any manual commands)?
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Yes, replications operations can be executed automatically using scheduling.
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12. Does Daffodil Replicator (E) have a silent or unattended installation
option for deployment to a large number of users?
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Yes, users can simply deploy the application by including the jar file and can
start working on it.
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13. Does Daffodil Replicator (E) take advantage of keys or indexes when it
searches? Is it an automatic process?
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Yes, it takes advantages of keys or indexes when it searches. It is an
automatic process.
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14. Does Daffodil Replicator (E) supports Real time and Periodic
replication?
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Yes, it supports Real time and Periodic replication. Daffodil Replicator (E)
provides scheduling which permits replication in two modes - Real time and Non real time. In Real
Time mode of replication, replication process specified in schedule will be performed continuously
without any time delay. When you commit the records after performing any operation on database, it
gets reflected on both the sides. Whereas, in Non-Real Time (Periodic) mode of replication, a time
period can be assigned by you for the replication process to take place. You can add a schedule and
specify the time duration, such as yearly or weekly.
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15. Does Daffodil Replicator (E) include any provision of monitoring the
replication process?
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No there is no provision in of monitoring the replication process in Daffodil
Replication (E).
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16. Is there any option provided for Debugging in Daffodil Replicator
(E)?
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Yes, Daffodil Replicator (E) provides the facility of debugging using ‘Log4j'
file. In this file, user can set the logging option according to the requirement. You can set
various debug level to control the amount of logging. The debug levels are: Warn, Error, Fatal,
Debug, Info, Off, and All.
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17. Can a user configure the Replication Home according to the
requirements?
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Yes, the user can configure the Replication Home according to the requirement.
Replication Home is a directory where all the log files, report files, and temporary files are
stored.
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18. Does Daffodil Replicator (E) support special character
handling?
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Yes, it supports special character handling using the file EncodeConfig.ini.
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19. What kind of online help is available to assist me in using Daffodil
Replicator (E)?
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You can visit our
User Forum in place of Bug Repository to put your queries directly to the
replicator team. The Replicator team will reply back to your queries on the forum ASAP.
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