This chapter describes how to set up, configure, and start DB2 data replication on satellites. A satellite is a DB2 server that synchronizes with a group at the satellite control server. A group is a collection of satellites that share characteristics such as database configuration and the application that runs on the satellite.
You can configure and maintain thousands of satellites from a central administration location, called the satellite control server. The satellite control server will automatically be updated when you use the Satellite Administration Center to administer satellites. Satellites can replicate data to and from all sources supported by the DB2 product family. For information about installing and administering satellites, see the Administering Satellites Guide and Reference.