This article was originally published on December 01, 2021
WHAT’S NEW
This is to update you about the release of Replication Server version 7.0. Replication Server provides a robust solution for synchronizing data to or from non-Postgres, as well as, between Postgres databases.
Highlights of this release:
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Type |
Highlights |
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New Feature |
The Publication and Subscription Server configuration options can be modified and applied without requiring a server restart. The CLI now exposes a new command “reloadconf” to reload the updated configuration values at runtime. |
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New Feature |
Support added for replication from EDB Postgres Advanced Server (non-redwood mode) and PostgreSQL to Oracle. |
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Enhancement |
Support added for PostgreSQL v14 and EPAS v14. |
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Enhancement |
Table-level parallel data loading significantly improves initial Snapshot data replication time for large size Publication tables. The benchmarks reveal 3X to 30X performance improvement for a given workload and related options. |
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Enhancement |
Row-level Filtering capability is enhanced to allow inclusion/exclusion of data based on a sub-query [1284035]. |
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Enhancement |
The CLI command “addtablesintopub” is enhanced to expose an option to enable row-level filter for the target Subscription (SMR)/Master (MMR) nodes [1321993]. |
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Enhancement |
The CLI commands “createpub” and “addtablesintopub” now support a new option to allow the users to add all the tables to a Publication without requiring individual table identification [1273701]. |
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Enhancement |
The CLI commands “createpub” and “addtablesintopub” are enhanced to allow the user specify a single custom conflict resolution option applicable for multiple tables [731271]. |
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Enhancement |
Table(s) can be added into an existing Publication by skipping schema replication [926058]. |
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Enhancement |
The Replication GUI displays additional replication stats on the Real-time Monitor tab to monitor the status of the replication cluster [795247]. |
Enhancement |
Replication of the HASH partition table is now supported from Oracle to EDB Postgres Advanced Server. |
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Enhancement |
Incremental replication of CLOB, BLOB, and XMLType is now supported from Oracle to EDB Postgres Advanced Server. |
Enhancement |
Support added for replication of JSON data type from PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server to Oracle. |
For further details including bug fixes or changes, please refer to the Release Notes.
End-of-Support Reminder:
We recommend you update to the most recent software version. If you have not yet updated to the most current version, please note the end-of-support notes below**:
- Software: Replication Server
- Version: 6.2
- End of Standard Support: June 02, 2023
**Additional details can be found at EDB Platform Compatibility.
NOTE: The 7.0 version is backward compatible with 6.2.x and provides a non-breaking upgrade path for existing cluster deployments. However it is strongly recommended to verify it in a staging or nonproduction environment before applying the upgrade in a production environment.
TELL ME MORE
For more information about Replication Server, please see Replication Server Documentation..
IS THIS FOR ME?
This announcement is for EDB customers who are using, or are interested in Replication Server and have a subscription plan purchased for:
- Standard
- Enterprise
HOW TO GET THE SOFTWARE
Replication Server 7.0 is available in EDB Repos in the form of RPM and DEB native packages. It is also packaged and delivered as interactive installers available on the EDB Downloads site.
To request the credentials required to access EDB repositories, see Create new account.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience any problems around the installation, migration, upgrade or general use of your EDB software please contact our Technical Support teams.
Customers may reach us at the EDB Customer Support Portal, and we’re also available 24x7 via email and phone at the details below:
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