Configuration of SFRepStatTest

The replication of data is resource consuming process and does have many points of failure where it can go wrong. It is important for administrators to be fully aware of status of replication process, so that they can ensure that data is replicated in timely manner and the expected level of robustness is maintained.

This test monitors the database replication process and collects statistics related to replication status, region, etc.

The default parameters associated with this test are:

• The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed.

• In the HOST text box, specify the HOST for which this test is to be configured.

• In the PORT text box, specify the port at which the specified host listens.

• In WAREHOUSE NAME text box, enter the name of a virtual warehouse that needs to be monitored.

• In DATABASE NAME text box, enter the name of a default database that will connect the snowflake server..

• Specify the name of the user in the USER text box, who has any of the following privileges to the specified.

• Enter the password of the specified user in the PASSWORD text box.

• Confirm the password by retyping it in the CONFIRM PASSWORD text box.

• If multiple components of the same component type are awaiting configuration, then an APPLY TO OTHER COMPONENTS button will appear in this page. Clicking on this button will allow you to apply the configuration to all/selected components of that type.

• Once the necessary values have been provided, clicking on the UPDATE button will register the changes made.

When changing the configuration for specific servers, a “*” beside the text box corresponding to the parameter signifies that these values have to be manually configured by the user. The parameter values that require to be configured will typically be prefixed with a “$” or contain a series of “*”. A value of “none” in the parameter value indicates that the corresponding parameter value can be changed if required.