DBSync
Overview
DBSync is a flexible solution for comparing and synchronizing databases with similar schemas. It automatically detects differences between databases and generates actionable recommendations to perform reconciliation. This streamlines the process of identifying and resolving synchronization issues that are often difficult to catch with manual methods.
The DBSync suite includes an API, a user interface, and a console utility. The API and UI can be deployed as standalone services or desktop applications, allowing users to manage reconciliation metadata, review and validate recommendations, and download results. The console utility is responsible for connecting to databases and running the reconciliation process.
For supported systems like the AVEVA PI Data Archive, DBSync generates PI Builder files organized in the recommended execution order, making it easy to apply changes to the target environment.
Goals
- Simplify Database Synchronization: Make it easy to reconcile and synchronize databases with similar schemas, reducing manual effort and risk of inconsistencies.
- Support Multiple Systems: While originally designed for SCADA and AVEVA PI Data Archive synchronization, DBSync is built to support a wide range of database types in the future.
- Automate Recommendations: Provide clear, actionable recommendations for synchronization, automating the process up to the point of execution.
Challenges
- Data Normalization: Creating a consistent terminology and structure for different database types to enable accurate comparison and reconciliation.
- System-Specific Logic: Adapting the tool to handle the unique requirements and complexities of each supported database system.
- Scalability: Ensuring DBSync can efficiently process and reconcile large, complex databases with varying schemas and data volumes.