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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
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Degree of visibility between concurrent transactions
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Organizing tables to reduce redundancy and improve integrity
View
Virtual table defined by a SQL query
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Creating a model describing data structure and relationships
ACID
Properties guaranteeing reliable transaction processing