Connect CDC (SQData) Release 5.0 - connect_cdc_sqdata - Latest

Connect CDC (SQData) Release Notes
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Connect CDC (SQData) Release Notes
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This release includes enhancements for publishers, Apply Engine, and Utilities.

Important: If you are using observability, update Linux and z/OS builds to V5.0.00. For more information, see About SQData observability.

Engine parsing requirement for v5

When upgrading to Connect CDC (SQData) version 5 from earlier major releases (version 3.x or 4.x), you must re-parse all Engine scripts using the version 5 parser before starting the Engines.

Connect CDC (SQData) uses a two-step process to prepare an Engine for execution:
  • Parse the Engine source script (.sqd) using the SQDPARSE utility
  • Run the Engine using the parsed Engine script (.prc)

Engine scripts parsed with earlier major versions are not compatible with version 5. The version 5 runtime only executes parsed Engine scripts generated by a compatible parser. As a result, Engines will fail to start until you complete the parsing step successfully.

Re-parsing is typically not required for upgrades within the same major version (for example, from one version 5 fix pack to another), unless you have modified the Engine source script.

To re-parse an Engine script using version 5, follow these steps:
  1. Locate the existing Engine source script (.sqd) used by the Engine.
  2. Run the SQDPARSE utility provided with the version 5 installation to generate a parsed Engine script (.prc).
    SQDPARSE <engine>.sqd <engine>.prc [parameters] > <engine>.prt
  3. Review the parser report output to verify the parse completed successfully and resolve any reported errors.
  4. Start the Engine using the parsed .prc file.

The SQDPARSE utility converts the Engine source script into a parsed command script that the version 5 Engine runtime requires. Parsing and starting the Engine are separate steps that must be performed in order.

Note: Engines will not start until you re-parse Engine scripts using the version 5 parser. Engine scripts parsed with version 3.x or 4.x are not supported by version 5. This requirement applies to all Engine types, including Apply Engine and Replicator Engine.