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Database Replication Basics

Keep standby copies in sync

Database replication streams changes from a primary to replicas to improve availability and read scaling; it requires choosing sync/async modes, monitoring lag, and planning failover procedures.

Choose Mode

Sync for stronger consistency, async for lower latency and better throughput.

Monitor

Track replication lag and health; alert on delays.

Failover Plan

Test promotion/runbook; prevent split brain and stale reads where it matters.

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