Source File 

The term "source file" denotes the file from which data is loaded to the database instance using the Replication Manager.

The Replication Manager can process data stored in files, stored on tapes, or accessible with named pipes. It can also load data from data fields and/or data records in different formats. You can specify these formats in the command file as a processing option for the source file. If you do not specify a format, the Replication Manager default (COMPRESSED) is used.