Databases on Support Tools

Change Data Capture vs. Cron Jobs: Implementing Real-Time Event Processing in Kubernetes

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Traditional cron jobs have long been the default approach for scheduled tasks in backend systems. However, as applications scale and real-time processing becomes increasingly important, the limitations of polling-based cron jobs become apparent. Change Data Capture (CDC) offers a modern, event-driven alternative that can significantly reduce latency, database load, and operational complexity.

Complete Guide to AWS Database Architecture: RDS, RDS Proxy, and Redis Integration

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Complete Guide to AWS Database Architecture: RDS, RDS Proxy, and Redis Integration

Modern applications demand database architectures that deliver high performance, scalability, and reliability. AWS offers a comprehensive suite of database services that can be combined to create robust solutions. This guide explores how to architect an optimal database system using Amazon RDS, RDS Proxy, and Redis (ElastiCache).

Introduction to AWS Database Services

AWS provides specialized database services to handle different aspects of data management:

Redis Is Open Source Again. But Is It Too Late?

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Redis 8 just landed—and with it, a stunning twist in the open source world. After a controversial license change in 2024 that sparked community uproar and gave rise to forks like Valkey, Redis is back under an OSI-approved license: AGPLv3.

But the timing raises an uncomfortable question: Is it too late?

How to Run mysqldump Without Locking Tables

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:30:00 -0500

Creating backups with mysqldump is a common practice, but by default, it locks all tables, limiting write operations during the process. This guide will show you how to avoid locking tables while ensuring consistent backups for MySQL and MariaDB databases.