Binary Logging vs Logical Replication
Developers should use binary logging when implementing database replication for high availability, scaling read operations, or disaster recovery scenarios, as it allows slave servers to stay synchronized with a master meets developers should use logical replication when they need to replicate specific tables or data subsets across different database versions or platforms, such as migrating from postgresql 12 to 14 or syncing data between postgresql and other systems. Here's our take.
Binary Logging
Developers should use binary logging when implementing database replication for high availability, scaling read operations, or disaster recovery scenarios, as it allows slave servers to stay synchronized with a master
Binary Logging
Nice PickDevelopers should use binary logging when implementing database replication for high availability, scaling read operations, or disaster recovery scenarios, as it allows slave servers to stay synchronized with a master
Pros
- +It is also essential for point-in-time recovery after data corruption or accidental deletions, enabling restoration to a specific transaction
- +Related to: mysql-replication, postgresql-replication
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Logical Replication
Developers should use logical replication when they need to replicate specific tables or data subsets across different database versions or platforms, such as migrating from PostgreSQL 12 to 14 or syncing data between PostgreSQL and other systems
Pros
- +It is ideal for scenarios like offloading reporting queries to a replica, distributing data across multiple locations, or implementing real-time data integration in microservices architectures, as it offers fine-grained control and flexibility compared to physical replication
- +Related to: postgresql, database-replication
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Binary Logging if: You want it is also essential for point-in-time recovery after data corruption or accidental deletions, enabling restoration to a specific transaction and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Logical Replication if: You prioritize it is ideal for scenarios like offloading reporting queries to a replica, distributing data across multiple locations, or implementing real-time data integration in microservices architectures, as it offers fine-grained control and flexibility compared to physical replication over what Binary Logging offers.
Developers should use binary logging when implementing database replication for high availability, scaling read operations, or disaster recovery scenarios, as it allows slave servers to stay synchronized with a master
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