TiDB is a prime example of an intrinsically scalable and reliable distributed SQL database architecture. Here’s how it works. In the good old days, databases had a relatively simple job: help with the ...

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Today’s digitally transformed enterprises operate in the moment and simply cannot afford downtime, even if it’s just a few moments. For that reason, many companies are developing strategies and ...

remote replication is a well-established practice that can replace traditional backup and enhance disaster recovery . But, remote replication can be deployed in a variety of ways, so what data ...

Replication excels at providing immediate data availability, but it shouldn’t be the sole safeguard against human errors, data corruption, or cyberattacks. Data replication has stood the test of time, ...

Protecting essential data has never been more important than it is today due to the escalating cost of system downtime and the increased likelihood of natural and human-made disasters. As a result, ...

Asynchronous replication technology is the latest approach to providing fault tolerance for server and network storage. Unlike the replication technologies that preceded it, asynchronous technology ...

Backups, snapshots and replication are key methods of data protection. We look at how and why they should form part of a comprehensive enterprise data protection strategy. In this article, we’ll look ...

Microsoft recently announced the General Availability (GA) of the Geo-replication feature for Azure Event Hubs, which are available in both Premium and Dedicated tiers, intended for redundancy and ...