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What Does Asynchronous Replication Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Asynchronous replication is a data storage backup technique where data is not immediately backed up during or immediately after the primary storage acknowledges write complete, but rather done over a period of time. This method results in a system with good performance and lesser bandwidth requirement, but the backups are not immediately available if something happens to the primary storage.<\/p>\n

Techopedia Explains Asynchronous Replication<\/span><\/h2>\n

In an asynchronous replication backup system, the data is written to the primary storage first, then depending on the settings and the type of implementation, replicates the data into a separate remote storage medium like magnetic tape or high-density disks. The copying or replication is done in predetermined intervals.<\/p>\n

This method allows for good performance without taking a hit to bandwidth usage as data is not replicated to remote backups in real-time, as in a synchronous replication method. Data is only backed up after predetermined times. This does not guarantee 100% backup, so it should be used for less sensitive data or information that has tolerance for loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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