Data replication technology is crucial for any business looking to hone its competitive edge; in today’s ever-changing market landscape, reliable data transmission and data recovery plans are invaluable. Replication technology becomes especially important in times of systemic breakdown or catastrophic system failure, and technology such as the Rapidi Replicator can help organizations get back on their feet quickly and efficiently.

Why is Data Replication Technology Important?

Data replication solutions aren’t just about having a solid disaster plan; they are also crucial for streamlining everyday functionality. To begin with, global companies generally have a global user base. Latency is a mild, usually unnoticeable delay that can increase to problematic levels when the range between the location of a user’s access request point, and the server on which the information is stored. Naturally, global companies are heavily invested in minimizing latency, and replicating data to multiple servers or nodes across the world can decrease the latency experienced by users, as their access request is routed to whichever node is nearest them. Data replication can also boost general server efficiency by splitting traffic between servers, and thereby ameliorating the network load; multiple databases means less bandwidth bottlenecking.

What are the Standard Data Replication Options?

There are a couple different types of data replication technology available: asynchronous and synchronous, with variations of each. The primary difference is the timing in which the data replicas are written.

In an asynchronous replication process, the data written to the original or primary server first; and then to a copy or node, meaning that the timing staggered. Asynchronous replication generally considered to the most robust and bandwidth-efficient option; being generally resistant to viruses as well as unaffected by wide area network (WAN) interruptions.

In a synchronous process, data written to the primary and secondary nodes simultaneously; so the syncing of the original and the data copy happen in real time. In the event of a system failure, synchronous replication means that you can retrieve data that is a near-identical replica of the data nearest to the point of failure.

Asynchronous and synchronous replication processes each have their pros and cons; and the relevance of each will vary by the organization.

What’s Different About Peer-to-Peer Replication Technology?

Peer-to-peer replication technology is a type of asynchronous replication involving two or more servers (nodes) which replicate data changes back and forth between one another in near-real time. This asynchronous replication variant gets its name because data can altered on any of the involved nodes; making them all “peers” in the sense of being equally important.

A common alternative to the peer-to-peer setup is the “master-slave” topology in which applications processed solely on the master server (or master node) and propagated from there to the “slave” nodes, which are read-only.

What Can Peer-to-Peer Replication Solutions Do For Me?

The Rapidi Replicator is a cutting-edge peer-to-peer asynchronous replication technology and software-as-a-service (SaaS); which offers users a cloud-hosted solution capable of working alongside most popular ERPs and CRMs. The Rapidi Replicator is fully scalable; meaning that it can handle four to four hundred different nodes with the same seamlessness, efficiency, and speed. Because it’s a peer-to-peer solution, the Replicator can be managed anytime and anywhere; it’s robust, agile, and responsive enough to handle just about any challenge.

Alt attribute: The Rapidi Replicator’s cutting-edge peer-to-peer data replication technology efficiently distributes data replicas across hundreds of systems.

The Benefits of Asynchronous Replication:

• Asynchronous replication won’t suffer from latency in the same way that synchronous replication will. This is due to the fact that the data copy procedure staggered; there are no real-time demands. Latency also tends to negatively affect application procedures; with asynchronous replication solutions circumvent this issue.
• It also tends to be far more cost-effective and far more readily accessible for companies that lack the deep pockets of their industry titans.
• Asynchronous replication technology tends to be more broadly compatible with a range of apps.
• Asynchronous replication solutions are generally more resilient than their synchronous replication counterparts; the primary and replicated data sets must both fail to result in disruption to services.
• Asynchronous replication technology tends to be more resistant to viruses.
• Synchronous replication is more likely to require acquisition of hardware. Asynchronous replication technology is a software-as-a-service solution.
• Asynchronous replication technology is far more bandwidth efficient.

Why Choose Rapidi?

The Rapidi Replicator is an asynchronous replication solution that is quick and easy to set up; as well as intuitive to manage and use. With the help of the Rapidi Replicator; your teams across the continent or globe will have access to the most relevant and up-to-date information regardless of their time-zone. The Rapidi Replicator can set up as a hybrid or web-based solution; but in either scenario, data is replicated and stored locally while configuration is taken care of online.

It’s also compatible with all Microsoft ERPs and is cloud-hosted, offering your organization all the convenience of out-of-the-box solutions while maintaining flexibility in terms of customization options; Rapidi can work alongside your business to construct a replication solution perfectly tailored to your organization’s needs. With nearly thirty years innovating in the field of data replication and integration technologies; Rapidi can help you optimize and transform your organization. Rapidi empowers its users with the latest and greatest in cutting-edge replication technology that is secure, agile, and efficient—interested? Find out more here.