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Read Replica
Quick Definition
Copy of primary database for read-only queries
Full Definition
A copy of the primary database handling read-only queries for load distribution.
Examples
read scaling, reporting databases, geographic distribution
Related Terms
replication
high-availability
More Database Terms
Query Optimization
Improving query performance through various techniques
Foreign Key
Field referencing primary key to establish table relationships
Data Integrity
Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
CAP Theorem
Theorem on Consistency, Availability, Partition tolerance trade-offs
Connection Pooling
Managing and reusing database connections
Relational Database
Database storing data in structured tables with relationships