The Event Replicator Target Adapter makes use of the following component products, in addition to its own code that allows you to transform and apply replicated data to a relational database.

• The Administration tool.

  You can use the Administration tool to configure your Event Replicator Target Adapter installation. For more information, read Event Replicator Target Adapter Administration.

• The Data Mapping Tool.

  You can use the Data Mapping Tool to generate a global format buffer (GFB) and field table (GFFT) for use with the Event Replicator and the Event Replicator Target Adapter. For more information, read Using the Data Mapping Tool.

• Replication Monitoring.

  Replication Monitoring is a tool that allows users to monitor the status and progress of data being replicated by the Event Replicator for Adabas. For more information, read Replication Monitoring

• An internal component called the Software AG ERTA Administration Service.

  This service enables running the Event Replicator Target Adapter as a system service and also allows communication with a remote administration console (for example on platforms, such as HP and zLinux, where the Event Replicator Target Adapter Administration tool cannot be installed)