12.5 Repairing Replica Rings

Repairing a replica ring consists of checking the replica ring information on each server that contains a replica and validating remote ID information.

Use the Replica Ring Repair Wizard to perform the following operations:

12.5.1 Repairing All Replica Rings

This operation repairs the replica ring of all the replicas displayed in the replica view.

If you have not performed a Local Database Repair operation on the local eDirectory database within the last 30 minutes, you should do so before performing this operation. See Performing a Local Database Repair for more information.

  1. In iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button Roles and Tasks button.

  2. Click eDirectory Maintenance > Replica Ring Repair.

  3. Specify the server that will perform the operation, then click Next.

  4. Specify a user name, password, and context for the server where you will perform the operation, then click Next.

  5. Click Repair All Replica Rings, then click Next.

  6. Follow the online instructions to complete the operation.

12.5.2 Repairing the Selected Replica Ring

This operation repairs the replica ring of the selected replica listed in the replica table.

If you have not performed a Local Database Repair operation on the local eDirectory database within the last 30 minutes, you should do so before performing this operation. See Performing a Local Database Repair for more information.

  1. In iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button Roles and Tasks button.

  2. Click eDirectory Maintenance > Replica Ring Repair.

  3. Specify the server that will perform the operation, then click Next.

  4. Specify a user name, password, and context for the server where you will perform the operation, then click Next.

  5. Click Repair the Selected Replica Ring, then click Next.

  6. Specify the replica you want to repair, then click Next.

  7. Follow the online instructions to complete the operation.

12.5.3 Sending All Objects to Every Server in the Ring

This operation sends all objects from the selected server in the replica ring to all other servers that contain a replica of the partition.

Use this operation to ensure that the selected partition’s replica on the selected server in the replica ring is synchronized with all other servers in the replica ring. This operation cannot be performed on a server that contains only a subordinate reference replica of the partition.

Modifications that have been made to other replicas that have not yet synchronized with the replica on the selected server will be lost. You should verify the synchronization status before performing this operation.

IMPORTANT:This operation can cause heavy network traffic because of the re-creation of the objects in the replica. It is not a diagnostic operation.

  1. In iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button Roles and Tasks button.

  2. Click eDirectory Maintenance > Replica Ring Repair.

  3. Specify the server that will perform the operation, then click Next.

  4. Specify a user name, password, and context for the server, then click Next.

  5. Click Send All Objects to Every Server in the Ring, then click Next.

  6. Follow the online instructions to complete the operation.

12.5.4 Receiving All Objects from the Master to the Selected Replica

This operation receives all objects from the master replica to the replica on the selected servers.

Use this operation to ensure that the selected partition’s replica on the selected server in the replica ring is synchronized with the master replica. This operation cannot be performed on a server that contains the master replica.

IMPORTANT:This operation can produce a lot of network traffic. By requesting this operation, the current replica will behave as if a new replica is being placed on the server. It will also put the replica in a new state.

  1. In iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button Roles and Tasks button.

  2. Click eDirectory Maintenance > Replica Ring Repair.

  3. Specify the server that will perform the operation, then click Next.

  4. Specify a user name, password, and context for the server, then click Next.

  5. Click Receive All Objects from the Master to the Selected Replica, then click Next.

  6. Follow the online instructions to complete the operation.

12.5.5 Removing This Server from the Replica Ring

This operation removes the specified server from the selected replica stored on the current server.

WARNING:Misuse of this operation can cause irrevocable damage to the eDirectory database. You should not use this operation unless directed to by NetIQ Support personnel.

  1. In iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button Roles and Tasks button.

  2. Click eDirectory Maintenance > Replica Ring Repair.

  3. Specify the server that will perform the operation, then click Next.

  4. Specify a user name, password, and context for the server, then click Next.

  5. Click Remove This Server from the Replica Ring, then click Next.

  6. Follow the online instructions to complete the operation.