You use the Administrator tool to manage PowerCenter Repository Services and repository content. A PowerCenter Repository Service manages a single repository.
You can use the Administrator tool to complete the following repository tasks:
Enable and disable a PowerCenter Repository Service or service process.
Change the operating mode of a PowerCenter Repository Service.
Create and delete repository content.
Back up, copy, restore, and delete a repository.
Promote a local repository to a global repository.
Register and unregister a local repository.
Manage user connections and locks.
Send repository notification messages.
Manage repository plug-ins.
Configure permissions on the PowerCenter Repository Service.
Upgrade a repository.
Upgrade a PowerCenter Repository Service and its dependent services to the latest service version.