What Do I Need to Know about Data Replication Technology?

Data replication solutions are crucial to any business’s data recovery plan.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, data recovery plans are a must. System failures that compromise mission-critical operations can be devastating, and it’s imperative for any sustainable enterprise to have a plan in place to help them get back on their feet. Data replication technology is a vital tool that can help keep your data safe and your operations running smoothly. There are several different types of data replication, and each will be more or less relevant to a business based on a variety of factors. It’s up to you to determine which data replication process is right for your organization. For example, the Rapidi Replicator is an asynchronous data replication technology, making it expedient and highly bandwidth efficient, and the ideal solution for long-distance information relay. 

Data replication solutions are not only crucial for recovery purposes, but can also streamline a company’s day-to-day operations. For example, global companies have global users. Latency is an issue that increases with the range between storage point and the location of the access request point. Data that is replicated to multiple locations can decrease the latency experienced by users. Furthermore, replication can assist with general server performance, since it helps ameliorate network load when companies split traffic between servers. Multiple databases with copies of relevant data means no more bandwidth bottleneck. 

Which is Better–Synchronous or Asynchronous Data Replication?

Asynchronous replication and synchronous replication differ primarily in terms of the timing in which the data replica is written. In a synchronous replication process, the technology writes data to the primary and secondary storage location simultaneously. In essence, the synchronization of original and copy happens within moments. In the event of data loss, synchronous replication ensures that you can retrieve a near-identical replica of the information relevant at the time of the disaster. 

Meanwhile, asynchronous replication writes data to the original first and then to the copy, staggering the timing. It is generally understood to be the “sturdier” option, as it is not affected by WAN interruptions, less susceptible to viruses, and is far more bandwidth efficient, not to mention budget-friendly!

The Rapidi Replicator is one such asynchronous data replication solution, a software-as-a-service which offers its users cloud-hosted technology that works seamlessly alongside most popular ERPs. The Rapidi Replicator’s cutting edge technology is fully scalable, able to handle the operations of five to five-hundred databases. The Replicator can be managed at any point in time from anywhere at all, ensuring that efficient, responsive functionality rests at your team’s fingertips.

Alt attribute: The Rapidi Replicator centralizes your data management process, efficiently distributing data replicas even across hundreds of systems.

Asynchronous Replication Pros:

• Any replication that occurs across significant distances will inevitably suffer from increasing latency the greater that distance is, and because of the near-real-time demands of synchronous replication, application performance may be negatively affected in situations where latency is present. Asynchronous replication circumvents this issue.
• Asynchronous replication is cost-effective, generally far cheaper than synchronous replication solutions.
• Asynchronous replication solutions tend to be more compatible with a breadth of applications.
• Asynchronous replication solutions tend to be highly resilient; only the failure of the primary and replicated data sets will result in a noticeable disruption to services. 

Synchronous replication processes tend to be more vulnerable to viruses.

• In certain instances, synchronous replication may require specialized hardware. Asynchronous replication is a software-as-a-service 
• Minimal bandwidth consumption; synchronous replication requires LAN bandwidth between involved servers.

Not only is the Rapidi Replicator cost-effective, it is both fast and easy to set up as well as intuitive to use. With the Rapidi Replicator working for your organization, your teams can access flawless, centralized, up-to-date information, ensuring everyone is on the same page regardless of time zone or location. The Rapidi Replicator can function as a web-based or hybrid service; in both cases, data is replicated and stored locally, while configuration occurs online. Cloud hosted and compatible with all Microsoft ERPs (including legacy editions!), the Rapidi Replicator offers the convenience of out-of-the-box solutions and the flexibility of customization. If its “pre-packaged” solution doesn’t fit perfectly, Rapidi can work alongside your organization to craft a solution tailored to suit your business’s exact needs. 

Ideally, data replication technology serves to empower its users with secure, efficient, and convenient data management solutions. When businesses choose Rapidi as their data integration or replication service provider, they are choosing experts whose solutions have stood the test of time for nearly thirty years. Rapidi’s leading experts are highly involved with the implementation process from start to finish, and happily provide support post-installation. Are you interested in learning more about how Rapidi’s integration and replication solutions can benefit your organization? Click here to learn more.