Synchronizing the Secondary and Starting Replication

Before starting replication, the Secondary data volumes must be synchronized with the Primary data volumes. You can use VRW to synchronize the Secondary with the Primary with one of the following methods:

• Automatic synchronization - See Setting Up Replication Using Automatic Synchronization.

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  Note    For component volumes of a volume set, do not use Tools > Synchronize RVG, use Replication > Start with the Using Autosync option instead.

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• Full synchronization - See Setting Up Replication Using Full Synchronization.
• Block-level tape backup - See Setting Up Replication Using Block-level Backup and Checkpoint.
• Difference-based synchronization - See Setting Up Replication Using Difference-Based Synchronization.

For more information on the methods to synchronize the Secondary and choosing the appropriate method to synchronize the Secondary, refer to the VERITAS Volume Replicator Administrator's Guide.