How replica types handle requests
Replica servers differ in how they respond to user commands:
| Replica type | Global update commands | Read-only commands | Work-in-progress commands |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Standby, replica |
Reject |
Local |
Reject |
|
Forwarding standby, forwarding replica |
Forward |
Local |
Forward |
|
Build server (for client creation and local sync) |
Local |
||
|
Edge Server |
Forward |
Local |
Local |
|
Standard server, Commit Server |
Local |
Local |
Local |
User requests fall into three categories, depending on the command and command options:
| Global update | Read-only | Work-in-progress |
|---|---|---|
|
p4 configure set
|
p4 configure show p4 client -o
p4 user -o |
|
Tip
For a more detailed summary of replica server types, see the Perforce Knowledge Base article, Replica Types and Use Cases.
