A replication job automates replication between the component storage areas of a distributed storage area. You can use replication jobs to replicate objects (property data and content) between repositories. By using parameters that you define, the replication job dumps a set of objects from one repository, called the source repository, and loads them into another repository, called the target repository. After the replication job is saved and the job runs successfully for the first time, you cannot change the source or target repository. If you need to change the source or target repository, set the job to inactive or delete the job, then create a new replication job with the correct source or target repository.

If you are replicating objects from multiple source repositories into the same target repository, or if you are replicating replica object, use a job sequence to designate the order in which the jobs run so that they do not conflict with each other. For information on creating job sequences, refer to Creating job sequences.

The instructions and information in this section apply only to object replication, not to content replication. You cannot configure content replication with Documentum Administrator.

When you create a replication job, you must choose a replication mode and a security mode. Each security mode behaves differently depending on which replication mode you choose. In addition, replica objects in the target repository are placed in different storage areas depending on which security mode you choose. For complete information on choosing replication and security modes, refer to Choosing replication and security modes.

For more information about replication jobs, refer to Chapter 1, "Building Blocks and Models," in the Distributed Configuration Guide.