This article was originally published on March 22, 2022
WHAT’S NEW
This is to update you about the release of Replication Server version 7.1. Replication Server provides a robust solution for synchronizing data to or from non-Postgres, as well as, between Postgres databases.
Highlights of this release:
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Type |
Highlights |
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Enhancement |
Replication Server is now certified to support SQL Server 2016, 2017, and 2019 as the publication and subscription database. |
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Enhancement |
The validatepubs and validatepub CLI commands no longer require the -repgrouptype option. |
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Enhancement |
The use-ora-case option has been added to the Data Validator tool to enforce usage of the same case for the tables specified using the include-tables option, irrespective of the default case in the source and target databases. See Performing data validation for more information. |
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Bug Fix |
Fixed issue so that the replication history is loaded properly in the Replication Server console for SMR + MMR cluster at publication service startup [Support Ticket #74217]. |
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Bug Fix |
Fixed the issue that caused a failure when loading the pgShadowTableQueryMode configuration parameter [Support Ticket #78117]. |
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Bug Fix |
Fixed the publication server crash observed in a corner case on Windows when the Sync operation is performed for a WAL-based cluster [Support Ticket #79555]. |
For further details about other bugs that were fixed in this release, please refer to the Release Notes.
End-of-Support Reminder:
We recommend you update to the most recent software version. If you have not yet updated to the most current version, please note the end-of-support notes below**:
- Software: Replication Server
- Version: 6.2
- End of Standard Support: May 25, 2023
**Additional details can be found at EDB Platform Compatibility.
NOTE:As an important note regarding a choice to deploy the new 7.1 version: While the 7.1 version is backward compatible with 6.2.x, it is strongly recommended that the upgrade to version 7.1 be verified in a staging or nonproduction environment before applying the upgrade in a production environment. Version 7.1 provides a non-breaking upgrade path for existing 6.2.x based cluster deployments.
TELL ME MORE
For more information about Replication Server, please see the Replication Server Documentation.
IS THIS FOR ME?
This announcement is for EDB customers who are using, or are interested in Replication Server and have a subscription plan purchased for:
- Standard
- Enterprise
HOW TO GET THE SOFTWARE
Replication Server 7.1 is available in EDB Repos in the form of RPM and DEB native packages. It is also packaged and delivered as interactive installers available on the EDB Downloads site.
To request the credentials required to access EDB repositories, see Create new account.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience any problems around the installation, migration, upgrade or general use of your EDB software please contact our Technical Support teams.
Customers may reach us at the EDB Customer Support Portal, and we’re also available 24x7 via email and phone at the details below:
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