Changing the replication role of an instance
You can change the replication role of an instance so that the active instance becomes the replica, and the replica becomes the active instance. You can use this option during planned downtimes on the appliance with the active instance so that the primary server can continue to run.
Use the following procedure to change the replication role. The replication network must be connected, and the data status between the instances must be consistent before you begin.
To change the replication role
- Sign in to the Flex Appliance Console on the appliance where the active instance is located.
- Navigate to the Application instances section of the System topology page and locate the instance that you want to change the replication role of. If it is running, click Actions > Stop.
- Click Actions > Change replication role.
Alternatively, you can navigate to the Remote replication page, locate the instance, and click Change replication role.
You are redirected to the Activity Monitor to view the progress.
- If you use DNS, and the server is different on the other appliance, update your media servers and clients with the new settings.
- Ask the other appliance administrator to start the instance.