Frequently Asked Questions

Data Replication vs Streaming

What is the primary difference between data replication and data streaming?

Answer: Data replication involves copying data from one database to another to ensure consistency and availability across different locations. This process is typically used for data warehousing, business operations and to off-load reporting. Data streaming, on the other hand, is the continuous transfer of data from a source to a destination in real-time. It is commonly used for real-time analytics, monitoring, and feeding data into Artificial Intelligence applications.

When should I use data replication over data streaming?

Answer: Data replication involves mirroring data from one relational database to another to ensure consistency and availability across different locations and platforms. This process is typically used for data warehousing, business operations and reporting. Data streaming, on the other hand, is the movement of data from a source to a destination but not necessarily by row or transaction. Data replication powers replication from legacy and operational sources.

How do Streaming and Mirroring work together to get the most out of your data?

Answer: The key advantages of these two technologies include:

  • Real-Time Processing: Data streaming allows for immediate processing and analysis of data as it arrives, enabling real-time insights and actions.
  • Scalability: Streaming systems can handle large volumes of data in real-time, making them suitable for high-throughput applications.
  • Flexibility: Data streaming supports a variety of data sources and destinations, allowing for more flexible integration with different systems and applications.
  • Lower Latency: Since streaming processes data continuously, it reduces the latency between data generation and data processing, which is critical for time-sensitive applications.

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If a connection is broken, no data is lost. Stelo will automatically resume replication without needing to re-baseline in the event of a connectivity failure.

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