Continuent Tungsten

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Continuent Tungsten Webinar: What is New in Tungsten Replicator 5.2 and Tungsten Clustering 5.2? Continuent Tungsten 5.2 is just around the corner. This is one of our most exciting Tungsten product releases for some time!In this webin Continuent are pleased to announce the release of Tungsten Replicator and Tungsten Clustering 5.2.0 Upcoming Webinar, 19th July, What is New in Tungsten Replicator 5.2 and Tungsten Clustering 5.2? Continuent Tungsten 5.2 is just around the corner.

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Features for high-performance and scalable database environments. Continuent Team Dec 19, 2023 Continuent Tungsten vs Galera Cluster Comparison #1 Explore the benefits of moving from Galera Cluster to Tungsten Cluster in our blog series. Learn how Tungsten's asynchronous replication enhances application performance compared to Galera's synchronous replication. Discover the advantages of network tolerance, performance optimization, and scalability. Follow our series for insights into deploying database clusters at geo-scale with Tungsten Cluster. Matthew Lang Dec 07, 2023 Competitor Comparisons, Performance Advanced rsync for Database Provisioning This article will explain how to use rsync to quickly provision a database. Matthew Lang Oct 23, 2023 MySQL High Availability (HA) & Disaster Recovery (DR), Database Administration, Deployment Tungsten Replicator Parallel Applier Deep Dive In this post, we will do a deep dive into how the Tungsten Replicator Parallel Applier works, and introduce a NEW filter for Parallel Apply called ShardByRulesFilter. Stéphane Giron Sep 14, 2023 Advanced Replication, Performance Continuent Policy on MySQL "Innovation" Releases In this blog, we cover Continuents plans on the support model for the new MySQL “Innovation” releases. Chris Parker Aug 31, 2023 Continuent News, 24/7/365 Support, Database Administration, Deployment On your hosts, since they can be used by bad actors to gain access to your systems. For this reason, it is often desirable to prevent outside connections to the port whenever possible to prevent intrusions. For security purposes (and possibly PCI compliance), the Tungsten Connector proxy has the ability to bind to localhost/127.0.0.1 instead of listening on all available IP addresses via 0.0.0.0. Eric M. Stone Jun 06, 2024 Tungsten University, Intelligent Proxy 2024 Continuent Tungsten Subscription Pricing This blog post outlines our Continuent Tungsten pricing model for Tungsten Cluster software subscriptions and related 24/7 support. Eero Teerikorpi Jun 03, 2024 Aurora - Rebooted without Permission! AWS may reboot your Aurora database. What is the impact? Matthew Lang May 30, 2024 Competitor Comparisons, Database Administration Understanding THL, Events and Storage: Part 1 When Tungsten Replicator extracts data, the information that has been extracted is written down into the Tungsten History Log, or THL. Eric M. Stone May 24, 2024 Recently a Continuent Customer Asked: How Does Tungsten Replicator Handle Transient Errors When Applying to AWS Redshift? In this blog, part of a series of “Recently a Customer Asked” posts for Tungsten University, we explore the reason for the occasional Tungsten Replicator OFFLINE:ERROR state when applying to AWS Redshift, along with possible steps to compensate for the issue. Eric M. Stone and Matthew Lang May 22, 2024 Tungsten University, Advanced Replication Tungsten Replicator: Understanding Latency Calculations This blog post discusses the Tungsten Replicator and how latency is calculated when extracting

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Categories Series Introducing Tungsten Cluster & Tungsten Replicator v7.1.2 Discover the latest enhancements, new features, and critical bug fixes in Tungsten Cluster and Tungsten Replicator version 7.1.2. Explore behavior changes affecting installation and deployment, learn about the introduction of the tungsten_mysql_ssl_setup command-line tool and critical bug fixes addressing issues such as data source monitoring and cluster switch failures. How To Interpret "Broken Pipe" Tungsten Connector Log Errors In this blog post, we examine the “Broken Pipe” log message from the Tungsten Connector. We describe possible causes, and discuss the differences between Bridge and Proxy mode authentication methods. Eric M. Stone Mar 25, 2024 Tungsten University, Advanced Replication Continuent Announces Tungsten Clustering Version 7 for Unmatched MySQL High Availability, Disaster Recovery and Geographic Scaling Continuent's flagship product, Tungsten Clustering v7, features significant improvements in usability, security, performance and connectivity for achieving seamless operational continuity of MySQL and MariaDB databases. Continuent Team Mar 14, 2024 Replication — Position Primary Replicator When external issues cause the primary extractor to go offline, we address the issue and bring the extractor back online. However, we need to make sure we start the extraction from the correct position so that the downstream replicas receive transactional data they require. Let’s determine the position and how we set it. Matthew Lang Mar 12, 2024 Advanced Replication, Cluster Management Flex Your Tungsten Replicator Part 2: Another New Role In this blog post, we explore how the new Tungsten Replicator thl-applier role allows a Replica node to apply THL even when the upstream source Replicator is OFFLINE. This new behavior provides for better control and performance under a variety of conditions. Eric M. Stone Feb 08, 2024 Tungsten University, Advanced Replication Continuent Tungsten vs Galera Cluster Comparison #3 Beyond uptime lies the calm harbor of long-term administration for your MySQL high-availability solution. But navigating upgrade waves and vendor lock-in can be tricky. Let's chart a smooth course through these challenges and ensure your data sails serenely. Matthew Lang Feb 01, 2024 Competitor Comparisons, Database Administration, Total Cost of Ownership Continuent Tungsten vs Galera Cluster Comparison #2 Explore the benefits of migrating from Galera Cluster to Tungsten Cluster for MySQL database infrastructure. Learn how Tungsten leverages asynchronous replication for robust performance, overcoming challenges faced by synchronous replication. Discover the ideal architecture for Geo-Scale MySQL clustering and how Tungsten Cluster simplifies deployment with CLI and GUI management tools. Gain insights into achieving high availability, Active/Passive, or Active/Active clusters. Matthew Lang Jan 03, 2024 Competitor Comparisons, Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale Exploring the Latest Tungsten Clustering and Tungsten Replicator Releases: 6.1.24 and 7.1.1 Discover the enhancements in Tungsten Clustering and Tungsten Replicator versions 6.1.24 and 7.1.1, addressing bug fixes, behavior changes, and introducing new. Continuent Tungsten Webinar: What is New in Tungsten Replicator 5.2 and Tungsten Clustering 5.2? Continuent Tungsten 5.2 is just around the corner. This is one of our most exciting Tungsten product releases for some time!In this webin

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Categories Series Tungsten and SELinux, a Case Study In this blog post, we talk about what happened during an installation of the Tungsten Cluster into an environment with SELinux running and mis-configured. Tungsten University, Monitoring and Observability, Native Mastering Tungsten Clustering Series: Configuring Startup on Boot In this blog post, we talk about how to configure automatic start at boot time for the Tungsten Clustering components.By default, Tungsten Clustering does not start automatically on boot. To enable Tungsten Clustering to start at boot time, use the deployall script provided to create the necessary boot scripts: Eric M. Stone Jul 27, 2018 Tungsten University, Intelligent Proxy How Bluefin ensures 24/7/365 operation and application availability for PayConex and Decryptx with Tungsten Clustering Join MC Brown, VP Products at Continuent, on August 8th for our new webinar on high availability and disaster recovery for MySQL, MariaDB and Percona Server with Tungsten Clustering. Petri Virsunen Jul 26, 2018 Continuent News, Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale Automatic Reconnect in the Tungsten Connector Tungsten Connector is an essential part of Tungsten Clustering for MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona Server. In this blog post, we talk about the Automatic Reconnect feature in the Tungsten Connector. Automatic reconnect enables the Connector to re-establish a connection in the event of a transient failure. Eric M. Stone Jul 25, 2018 Tungsten University, Intelligent Proxy Manual Switch Behavior Tuning in the Tungsten Connector In this blog post, we talk about how existing client connections are handled by the Tungsten Connector when a manual master role switch is invoked and how to adjust that behavior. Tungsten Connector is an intelligent proxy that serves an essential role in Tungsten Clustering for MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona Server. Eric M. Stone Jul 23, 2018 Tungsten University, Intelligent Proxy Experience the Power of the Tungsten Connector, an Intelligent Categories Series Transforming MySQL: Continuent's Two-Decade Legacy of MySQL Innovations MySQL has evolved significantly since its inception in 1995, becoming one of the most reliable and widely used open-source database solutions globally. Continuent has been instrumental in driving this evolution. Announcing Tungsten Cluster & Tungsten Replicator v7.1.3 We are excited to announce the release of Tungsten Cluster & Tungsten Replicator v7.1.3, featuring new command enhancements, Ruby 3.2 support, and improved tools for better usability and stability. Additionally, several bug fixes address issues with command-line tools and monitoring. Continuent Team Jun 27, 2024 Tungsten Connector: Auto-Reconnect Pros and Cons While the MySQL Auto-Reconnect feature is both handy and interesting, it has to be used with great care, along with an understanding of the behavioral implications and side effects.In this blog post we will discuss some of the risks of using the MySQL driver Auto-Reconnect feature, and what happens when the Tungsten Connector internal version of it is enabled. Eric M. Stone and Gilles Rayrat Jun 20, 2024 Tungsten University, Intelligent Proxy Why is My Java Application Freezing Under Heavy I/O Load? The Question Recently, a customer asked us: Why would heavy disk IO cause the Tungsten Manager and not MySQL to be starved of resources? For example, we saw the following in the Manager log file tmsvc.log: Eric M. Stone Jun 10, 2024 Tungsten University, 24/7/365 Support, Cluster Management, Database Administration, Performance Configuring the Tungsten Connector for PCI Compliance It is always a good idea to be mindful of open ports

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MySQL Proxy The Tungsten Connector is an intelligent MySQL proxy that provides key high-availability and read-scaling features. This includes the ability to route MySQL queries by inspecting them in-flight. Eric M. Stone Jul 20, 2018 Tungsten University, Intelligent Proxy MySQL Client Connection Handling in the Tungsten Connector Tungsten Connector is an intelligent proxy used in Tungsten Clustering for MySQL / MariaDB / Percona Clustering. In this blog post, we talk about how query connections are handled by the Tungsten Connector, especially read-only connections. Eric M. Stone Jul 18, 2018 Tungsten University, Intelligent Proxy Global MySQL Clustering with Active/Active Meshed Replication This blog post covers global MySQL / MariaDB / Percona Server clustering with Active/Active meshed replication, the architecture commonly used for globally-distributed SaaS companies. Eric M. Stone Jul 16, 2018 MySQL High Availability (HA) & Disaster Recovery (DR), Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale Tuning for High-Latency Links with Clustering for MySQL / MariaDB What if I want the cluster to be less sensitive to network, especially WAN latency? Eric M. Stone Jul 13, 2018 Tungsten University, Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale Missed our Tungsten Clustering 6.0 webinar and training? Don’t sweat it. Watch them on-demand. Missed our Tungsten Clustering 6.0 webinar and technical deep di Petri Virsunen Jul 11, 2018 CRITICAL Tungsten Clustering Bugfix v6.0.2 Released Continuent is pleased to announce that Tungsten Clustering 6.0.2 and Tungsten Replicator 6.0.2 are now available!Our 6.0.2 release is a critical bug fix for the cluster Manager logic within a Multimaster cluster.All current users of v6.0.0 and v6.0.1 should upgrade IMMEDIATELY!Fixes issue CT-672: the manager could set the master to read-only when performing a switch operation.There is a procedural work-around if you get into this situation: Eric M. Stone Jun 27, 2018 Tungsten Clustering 5.3.2 and Tungsten Replicator 5.3.2 Released Continuent is pleased to announce that

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Categories Series The Cloud Repatriation Debate: Why Compute Flexibility Is the Real Trend Discover the truth behind the cloud repatriation trend and why compute flexibility is the real trend for modern IT strategies. This blog explores the growing shift toward hybrid-cloud solutions, balancing cloud scalability with on-premises control to optimize costs, performance, and compliance. Learn how Tungsten Cluster enables seamless data replication, high availability, and database flexibility across cloud and on-premises environments. Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid-Cloud Continuent Tungsten — From Complexity to Clarity: 6 Ways To Unlock the Power of tungsten.ini Managing Tungsten Cluster configurations can be challenging, especially when dealing with powerful, yet complex tungsten.ini files. To simplify the process, the new tpm ini command provides an easy way to create, validate, and manage configuration files, helping database administrators streamline their workflow.This new command is available as part of our upcoming V8 software release. Eric M. Stone Mar 06, 2025 Tungsten University, Cluster Management, Database Administration What Triggers a Continuent Tungsten Cluster Failsafe-Shun? Learn what triggers Tungsten Cluster failsafe-shun and how it helps maintain high availability in MySQL database clusters. Discover key factors and best practices for managing automatic node shunning. Eric M. Stone and Csaba Simon Feb 26, 2025 Tungsten University, 24/7/365 Support, Cluster Management, Database Administration Exploiting the Powerful Filtering Capabilities of Tungsten Replicator In this blog we take a look at how you can use Tungsten Replicator to replicate data from multiple sources, and merge into a single target using 3 simple yet effective filters. Chris Parker. Continuent Tungsten Webinar: What is New in Tungsten Replicator 5.2 and Tungsten Clustering 5.2? Continuent Tungsten 5.2 is just around the corner. This is one of our most exciting Tungsten product releases for some time!In this webin

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D.1.6. The tungsten Directoryshell> ls -l /opt/continuent/tungsten/total 72drwxr-xr-x 9 tungsten mysql 4096 May 23 16:18 bristleconedrwxr-xr-x 6 tungsten mysql 4096 May 23 16:18 cluster-homedrwxr-xr-x 4 tungsten mysql 4096 May 23 16:18 cookbook-rw-r--r-- 1 tungsten mysql 681 May 23 16:18 INSTALL-rw-r--r-- 1 tungsten mysql 19974 May 23 16:18 README.LICENSESdrwxr-xr-x 3 tungsten mysql 4096 May 23 16:18 tools-rw-r--r-- 1 tungsten mysql 19724 May 23 16:18 tungsten.cfgdrwxr-xr-x 9 tungsten mysql 4096 May 23 16:18 tungsten-connectordrwxr-xr-x 14 tungsten mysql 4096 May 23 16:18 tungsten-managerdrwxr-xr-x 11 tungsten mysql 4096 May 23 16:18 tungsten-replicatorTable D.2. Continuent Tungsten tungsten Sub-Directory Structure Directory Description bristlecone Contains the bristlecone load-testing tools. cluster-home Home directory for the main tools, configuration and libraries of the Tungsten Cluster installation. cookbook Cookbook installation and testing tools. INSTALL Text file describing the basic installation process for Tungsten Cluster README.LICENSES Software license information. tools Directory containing the tools for installing and configuring Tungsten Cluster. tungsten-connector Installed directory of the Tungsten Connector installation. tungsten-manager Installed directory of the Tungsten Manager installation. tungsten-replicator Installed directory of the Tungsten Replicator installation. D.1.6.1. The tungsten-connector Directory This directory holds all of the files, libraries, configuration and other information used to support the installation of Tungsten Connector. D.1.6.1.1. The tungsten-connector Directory This directory holds library files specific to Tungsten Connector. When perform patches or extending functionality specifically for Tungsten Connector, JAR files can be placed into this directory. D.1.6.2. The tungsten-manager Directory This directory holds all of the files, libraries, configuration and other information used to support the installation of Tungsten Manager. D.1.6.2.1. The tungsten-manager/lib Directory This directory holds library files specific to Tungsten Manager. When perform patches or extending functionality specifically for Tungsten Manager, JAR files can be placed into this directory. D.1.6.3. The tungsten-replicator Directory This directory holds all of the files, libraries, configuration and other information used