How TiDB Dedicated Achieves Zero Downtime During Kubernetes Node Upgrades
A key aspect of Database as a Service (DBaaS) solutions is ensuring zero downtime, especially during system upgrades. Zero downtime is paramount as it guarantees uninterrupted service, a critical requirement for mission-critical applications running on the database. TiDB Dedicated is PingCAP’s fully-managed cloud Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform on AWS and GCP. This DBaaS uses managed Kubernetes […]
TiDB Cloud Serverless Driver (Beta): Seamless Database Connectivity in Edge Environments
We are excited to unveil TiDB Cloud Serverless Driver (Beta) for JavaScript, your gateway to seamless database connectivity in edge computing environments. With this driver, you can now effortlessly connect to TiDB Serverless from edge environments such as Cloudflare Workers, Vercel Edge Functions, and Netlify Edge Functions. TiDB Serverless is a fully managed cloud Database-as-a-Service […]
Embracing Low-Code Development for Backend Apps with TiDB Cloud Data Services (Beta)
In the dynamic application development landscape, the API-first strategy has emerged as a cornerstone for fostering agility and scalability. By prioritizing API design and development from the get-go, this strategy facilitates seamless integration across various systems and applications. However, despite its merits, the road to achieving a robust API-first approach isn’t without its hurdles. Specifically, […]
Announcing TiDB 7.4: The Best Database Alternative for MySQL 8.0
Over the past decade, MySQL 5.7 has been the go-to open-source database for many enterprises and developers. However, with Oracle ceasing support for MySQL 5.7 this month, many users are confronted with a critical decision: upgrade to MySQL 8.0 or miss out on essential support and updates. MySQL 8.0 not only introduces a slew of […]
Migrating from MySQL to TiDB: A Practical Guide to Distributed SQL Adoption
In our previous article, MySQL 5.7 EOL: Migrating to a MySQL Alternative, we explored the various alternatives to MySQL 5.7 after its imminent end of life (EOL). Among the alternatives discussed, migrating from MySQL to TiDB, an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database, emerged as a promising solution for those seeking scalability, high availability, and MySQL […]
Demystifying DBaaS Options: How to Choose Between AWS, GCP, and TiDB
The world of database management systems (DBMS) is constantly evolving, offering a wide range of options to meet the diverse needs of businesses. Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) has become a common choice as more and more companies move to or get started with their technology infrastructure on public cloud platforms. This is not surprising, given the broad […]
Achieving Zero-Downtime Upgrades with TiDB
In the vast landscape of databases, ensuring zero-downtime upgrades and operation continuity remains a challenge. Due to inherent design limitations, traditional databases often introduce significant downtime during upgrades – a challenge that can spell operational chaos for businesses reliant on real-time data access. Enter TiDB, a cutting-edge distributed SQL database that offers a solution to […]
tidb2dw: How to Replicate Data From TiDB to Third-Party Data Warehouses
TiDB is an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database engineered to support Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP) workloads. However, there could be scenarios where you’re looking to weave TiDB into a mature big-data platform, for example, replicate data from TiDB to Snowflake. This could be for streamlined migrations or to speed up integration with pre-existing […]
Using TiDB Serverless and Vercel to Streamline App Development
TiDB is an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database with online transactional and analytical processing capabilities. TiDB Serverless is a cloud DBaaS deployment option of TiDB designed for developers to build applications in a much smarter, faster, simpler, and always-available way. Vercel is the creator and maintainer of Next.js and an end-to-end platform for front-end developers […]
TiDB Resource Control: Stable Workload Consolidation of Transactional Apps
Imagine you own data infrastructure at Super Sweet Tech, Inc (SST), a fictional company for the purpose of this story. Two big initiatives for the fiscal year fall to you. The first is to reduce costs. It’s not 2021 anymore, and the tech economy is tightening, along with its purses. The target is 20% reduction. […]
Introducing TiDB Serverless: Now Generally Available as a Fully-Managed Cloud Service
Eight years ago, we embarked on an ambitious journey to construct an unparalleled distributed relational database. We aimed to redefine how developers and enterprises manage data, addressing the growing needs for scalability, flexibility, and performance. Guided by our company mission to empower developers and enterprises with speed, agility, and scale, our target was clear: to […]
TiDB Auto Scaling: Why Distributed SQL for Cloud-Native Applications
The ability to scale quickly and efficiently in response to varying workloads is a pivotal feature for any database system. Auto scaling is a capability that allows databases to adjust their computational resources automatically. Benefits include improved performance during sudden workload surges and cost-effectiveness during periods of lower demand. Developed by PingCAP, TiDB is an […]