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TapData Cloud 3.5.15 Release Notes

New Features: Added support for MySQL master-slave architecture, enabling synchronization tasks to s...

TapData Cloud 3.5.14 Release Notes

New Features: Added Oracle to MySQL full-stage index synchronization capability, synchronization of ...

MongoDB vs MySQL: 9 Key Differences You Need to Know

Introduction to MongoDB and MySQL Understanding Databases In today’s data-driven world, databa...

When to Use MongoDB: 3 Key Use Cases for Choosing MongoDB Over Other Databases

Introduction to MongoDB and Its Unique Advantages MongoDB, a leading NoSQL database, offers a range ...

How to Achieve Continuous Data Sync from Oracle RDBMS to MongoDB/Atlas

Recently, Tapdata was selected as a partner by MongoDB and officially added to the MongoDB Ecosystem...

Tapdata Joins MongoDB Partner Ecosystem Catalog with Real-Time Data Integration Solutions

Recently, Tapdata has been added to the MongoDB Partner Ecosystem Catalog. This move is all about helping users find top-notch integrations and solutions from MongoDB partners. The selection of over 100 partners was made from a pool of thousands of collaborating enterprises. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionizing data integration for modern applications. At Tapdata, we specialize in real-time data synchronization from Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) to MongoDB, empowering businesses to seamlessly bridge the gap between traditional and modern data architectures. Our cutting-edge solution supports array, sub-document, and table joins, ensuring the integrity and...

TapData Cloud 3.5.13 Release Notes

Issue Fixes: Addressed the issue where the unavailability of the cloud version TM caused engine exce...

How to sync data from Oracle to Kafka in real time: Debezium, Oracle Golden Gate, and Tapdata

Amidst the thriving information age, the imperative for real-time data processing has emerged as a p...

Tapdata Live Data Platform and TDengine Achieve Product Compatibility Certification, Pioneering a Real-Time IoT Data Ecosystem

Recently, Tapdata Live Data Platform and the TDengine Big Data Platform have attained product compat...

TapData Cloud 3.5.12 Release Notes

New Features ① Added default alert recipient settings for the cloud version, allowing configuration ...

TapData Welcomes Robin Losey as Chief Operating Officer

Recently, TapData announced the official appointment of Robin Losey, former Managing Director (IT) f...

Selecting the Best Bank ETL Tool for Data Migration in 2024

In the fast-paced world of banking, the efficient management and processing of vast amounts of data ...

Boosting Operational Efficiency: The Role of ETL Tools in the Airline Industry

What is an airline industry data integration tool, and why do airline companies need it? In the foll...

TapData Real Time Data Pipelines Now Available on Google Cloud Marketplace!

We are thrilled to announce that TapData Real Time Data Pipelines is now officially available on Google Cloud Marketplace, offering global enterprises efficient and reliable solutions for data synchronization and management. Real-time Data Synchronization for Instant Business Insights TapData Real Time Data Pipelines is a cloud service dedicated to real-time data synchronization, specializing in modern databases. With support for over 60 built-in connectors, we enable instant synchronization of data from various sources such as relational databases, SaaS, and custom applications to modern databases like MongoDB, Elastic Search, Redis, Kafka, and data warehouses, typically achieving sub-second latency. Common use cases include...

Exploring Database Replication Methods and Tool Comparison

Database replication methods vary, and relate to tool comparison for database replication. In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, understanding the concept of database replication is pivotal for enterprises seeking to optimize their operations. Database replication serves as a fundamental strategy to enhance data availability, ensure fault tolerance, and improve overall system performance. What is Database Replication and Why it Matters Database replication plays a crucial role in ensuring data availability and fault tolerance within an organization’s infrastructure. As organizations grapple with increasing data volumes and the demand for real-time access, the significance of database replication becomes even more pronounced....

A Comprehensive Guide for the Best MongoDB ETL Tool Comparison and Selection

In search of a guide for the comparison and selection of the best MongoDB ETL Tool? In the dynamic landscape of data management, MongoDB stands out as a popular NoSQL database known for its flexibility and scalability. As organizations harness the power of MongoDB to store vast amounts of diverse and unstructured data, the need for effective ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes becomes paramount. ETL serves as the backbone for integrating, transforming, and loading data from various sources into MongoDB, ensuring that the database remains a valuable asset for decision-making. The success of ETL operations in MongoDB hinges on the...

TapData Cloud 3.5.11 Release Notes

New Features ① Cloud version now supports the shared mining feature. ② Shared mining now supports th...

TapData Cloud 3.5.10 Release Notes

New Features ① MongoDB to MongoDB synchronization now supports the capped collection type. ② Added the capability to support the import of relmig files from MongoDB to generate tasks. Feature Enhancements ① Optimized the onboarding process for new users, now supporting collapsible steps and the ability to go back to the previous step. Issue Fixes ① Fixed an issue where setting JS node model declarations in the task editing page resulted in an error. ② Fixed an issue with Oracle to MySQL DDL, specifically related to the testing failure when dropping a column. ③ Resolved an issue with MySQL to...

Effortless Salesforce to MongoDB Atlas Sync: Step-by-Step Guide

Streamlining Data Integration In today’s fast-paced business environment, seamless data integration is crucial for efficient operations. When it comes to syncing data from Salesforce to MongoDB Atlas, businesses need a reliable and effortless solution. The process of Salesforce data integration with MongoDB Atlas involves ensuring that information flows smoothly between the two platforms without any hiccups. Effortlessly syncing data from Salesforce to MongoDB Atlas allows organizations to streamline their operations and make informed decisions based on real-time, synchronized data. This ensures that all teams are working with the most up-to-date information, leading to improved productivity and better decision-making. Salesforce to MongoDB Atlas sync: Simplifying the process...

Sybase Integration with Database Replication Tool: Seamless Migration in 2024

Navigating the Digital Transformation Landscape in 2024 In 2024, digital transformation continues to be a pivotal focus for organizations, with the transition from legacy technologies to modern platforms being a key driver. The impending end-of-life of SAP ASE in 2025 has significant implications for businesses, prompting them to reevaluate their database management strategies. As highlighted by TJ, Founder and CEO of TapData, many companies are looking to migrate their data onto contemporary platforms such as MongoDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and others. This shift underscores the critical need for seamless migration strategies to mitigate increased support costs and navigate platform migration...

TapData Cloud 3.5.9 Release Notes

New Features ① Added support for timeseries collection type for MongoDB version 5.+. ② Added support for preImage for MongoDB version 6.+. Feature Enhancements ① Optimized the reminder for scheduled tasks when the task count reaches the upper limit. Issue Fixes ① Fixed the issue of inaccurate breakpoints in multi-table data replication. ② Fixed the problem where an Agent, which has been unsubscribed and deleted, continues to report heartbeats. ③ Fixed some UI/UX issues.

The Power of Low-Code Integration Tools & Platforms

In the bustling business landscape today, the quest for efficiency has led industries to explore innovative solutions for seamless system integration. For enterprises, low-code integration tools and platforms have emerged as a transformative force, providing a faster, cost-effective, and user-friendly approach to data connectivity and workflow optimization. Understanding Low-Code Integration Platforms Low-code integration refers to a development approach that enables users to create applications and integrations with minimal coding knowledge. Low-code integration tools simplifies the development process by providing a visual interface where users can drag and drop pre-built components to build workflows and automate processes. Low-code integration platforms serve...

ETL Tool Comparison: Selecting the Ideal Solution for Businesses

In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) stands out as a crucial process for businesses seeking to optimize their data for informed decision-making. ETL involves extracting data from diverse sources, transforming it into a standardized format, and loading it into a target system. Much like data migration, ETL plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data, making it indispensable in professional and personal environments. To facilitate this intricate process, it is imperative to leverage reliable ETL tools. Thankfully, the market offers a spectrum of software solutions designed to streamline the transfer of...

Beauty in the Now: Real-Time Data’s Influence on Aesthetic Decision-Making

In the dynamic landscape of the medical aesthetics industry, the integration of diverse data sources is crucial for informed decision-making and personalized services. This blog explores the successful application of TapData’s core product, the TapData Live Data Platform, in addressing the challenges faced by a prominent medical aesthetics institution specializing in hair transplantation. Data Integration Challenges in Medical Aesthetics: A Transformation Journey The institution, focusing on hair transplant procedures, encountered several challenges in implementing its digitalization strategy: Fragmented Customer Information: Appointment details, treatment records, and surgical outcomes were scattered across different business systems, hindering comprehensive insights into customer profiles. The...

TapData Cloud 3.5.8 Release Notes

New Features ① Added support for Azure CosmosDB as a source, enabling full synchronization. Feature Enhancements ① SQL Server now supports SSL. ② When adjusting the target node field types, you can now directly choose commonly used types in the target database. ③ For source nodes, added the ability to set the number of rows read per batch for incremental synchronization, improving performance. Issue Fixes ① Fixed issues with the enhanced JS node causing errors in certain scenarios and the model declaration not working. ② Fixed various UI and interaction experience issues.

TapData Cloud 3.5.7 Release Notes

New Features ① Oracle synchronization now supports syncing table comments. ② In the task execution monitoring page, QPS (Queries Per Second) has been added to view events based on their size. ③ Optimize user interface interactions. Feature Enhancements ① Optimized and adjusted the UI for resource management and subscription center. ② In the cloud version, added connector download progress display during test connection to avoid test connection timeouts due to waiting for downloads. Issue Fixes ① Fixed the issue where after resetting a task and then running it again, incremental information was not successfully cleared. ② Fixed an issue with...

TapData Cloud 3.5.6 Release Notes

Feature Optimization ① Create a unique index for non-primary key update conditions to resolve data duplication issues. ② Optimized data source connectivity, adding SSL connection support for some data sources ③ Optimize user interface interactions. Issue Fixes ① Fixed an error occurring during synchronization when the table name contains a period. ② Fixed an issue where error messages did not include the table name when there was an exception during task data processing. ③ Fixed an issue where, when specifying an Agent for a task, it still showed a task quota reached error.

TapData Cloud 3.5.5 Release Notes

New Features ① Added support for creating distributed tables when using MongoDB as a target. ② Added support for disabling node functionality in tasks. ③ Data transformation tasks now include an ‘unwind’ processing node. Feature Enhancements ① Enhanced table selection for copying tasks with quick filtering for tables with and without primary keys. Added support for non-primary key tables with unique indexes. ② Unified and optimized handling of abnormal display issues for operation buttons in the engine interface. ③ Added a DEMO data source in the onboarding process, enabling users to use it directly. Issue Fixes ① Fixed the issue...

A Convenient Way to Build Real-Time Data Model in MongoDB

Introduction Unknowingly, we’ve arrived in the year 2023, and MongoDB has already released version 7.0. MongoDB has pioneered the unique category of document model databases, bringing us many surprises in terms of products, technology, and business. More and more developers are developing their applications with MongoDB. Often times, when developers are working with MongoDB, they need to move data from existing relational databases into MongoDB to support new use cases. Because MongoDB’s unique, denormalized document model, it often means we need to sync data from multiple relational tables into a target JSON. This article is aimed to illustrate a convenient...

Build A Real Time Data Platform with MongoDB and TapData

In the age of big data, almost every business feels the urge to establish its data platform. Presently, there are numerous offline solutions available, including those within the Hadoop ecosystem like CDH and TDH, along with traditional data warehouses. Yet, two substantial hurdles hinder enterprises: the need for “real-time” data and the imperative of “data fusion.” On one hand, with the constant evolution of IT architecture and the advent of omnichannel marketing on the business front, the demand for real-time data has surged. On the other hand, the legacy of decades of digitalization has resulted in a landscape of data...

TapData Cloud 3.5.4 Release Notes

New Features ① Added the feature to build materialized views. ② Added unset support for MongoDB to MongoDB synchronization. ③ Added support for retrieving read-only access information for subscribed Atlas databases. Feature Enhancements ① During the task setup process, added instructions for the public IP address of fully managed Agents when establishing connections. ② Improved the field filtering experience for data validation functionality. ③ Added support for searching nodes on the DAG page. Issue Fixes ① Fixed an issue where restarting the Agent would log the operation as an Agent upgrade.

TapData Cloud 3.5.2 Release Notes

New Features ① Added Python Processor Node, allowing users to process data using Python scripts (requires upgrading to the latest engine version). ② Introduced a “Contact Us” feature for easy access to TapData support when users encounter issues. ③ Added support for Redis-to-Redis synchronization capability. Feature Enhancements: ① Enhanced error code functionality for data sources. ② When configuring email alert notifications and no email is bound, users will be guided to complete the email binding process. ③ Improved notifications for when the maximum task limit is reached, providing a quick access option to guide users in upgrading.

TapData Cloud 3.5.1 Release Notes

New Features ① Added new options for Atlas storage when ordering on the international site: Free trial, M10, M20, M30. ② Added support for adding existing Mongo storage when ordering storage on the international site. ③ Introduced a new feature: Master-Slave Merge Nodes. Functional Enhancements ① The documentation for configuring data sources has been updated to include embedded online documentation. ② Provided parameter guidance for connecting to core data sources during connection creation. Resolved Issues: ① Resolved an issue where previously executed tasks were unable to access the run monitoring page.

TapData Cloud 3.4 Release Notes

New Features: ① Guided task creation based on the Data Panel. ② Added a new Dashboard page. ③ Added support for DWS data source as a target. ④ Added an initialization guide for the Real-time Data Center. ⑤ Added domestic B2B payment method. Feature Enhancements: ① Integration of data replication and Data Panel. ② Optimized payment confirmation page. ③ Improved and adjusted the process for creating calculation engines. ④ Enhanced data validation usability. ⑤ Implemented error codes for MongoDB data source. ⑥ Incremental delay indicator on the left side of the runtime monitoring page now uses the Y-axis for task...

TapData Cloud 3.2.6 Release Notes

New Features: ① Data replication/development tasks now support dynamically adjusting batch parameters based on data record size. ② For full and incremental tasks, added support for scheduled reruns. ③ Implemented the process for free users to upgrade to paid subscriptions. ④ In the add/delete field node, added the ability for automatic sequential adjustment. Resolved Issues: ① Adjusted the recommended task count in the engine specifications to enforce a mandatory task quantity limit.

Easily replicate data from MySQL to BigQuery

Are you seeking a streamlined approach to enhance your organization’s data management and analytics capabilities? Look no further. This article introduces an excellent solution for replicating data from MySQL to BigQuery, offering a minimalist yet powerful approach to optimize your data integration process.   Unlock the Power of Data with BigQuery Data Sync Replicating data from SQL Server to BigQuery can offer several benefits, including: Scalability: BigQuery offers scalable data storage and processing, allowing you to handle large datasets and scale your analytics capabilities. Cost-effectiveness: By replicating data from SQL Server to BigQuery, you can reduce operational costs associated with...

Open Source License, Welcome to the Cloud Era

Preface Open source licenses have evolved from the original GPL to GPLv2 and GPLv3, along with Apache, MPL, AGPL, LGPL, etc. But a number of new licenses have emerged in recent years, causing some heated discussions in the community. These new licenses include BSL, SSPL, Elastic, and a special addition called Commons Clause. The community is mainly divided into two camps from the perspective of argument: Fundamentalism and Pragmatism. Fundamentalist followers believe that only those who comply with the 10 principles defined by the Open Source Initiative (OSI) established in 1998 and pass the OSI certification (get OSI-Certified) can be...

Comparing Methods: Replication from MySQL to MongoDB – Find the Best Approach

Are you struggling to find the best approach for replicating data from MySQL to MongoDB? Look no further! In this blog post, we will dive deep into the world of replication methods, comparing the performance, scalability, data consistency, flexibility, and ecosystem support of both MySQL and MongoDB. Whether you’re a developer, database administrator, or simply curious about the differences between these two popular databases, this comprehensive comparison aims to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. So, let’s explore the world of replication methods and find the best approach for your specific needs! Overview...