
AWS open sources pgactive, a PostgreSQL extension enabling asynchronous active-active replication between database instances in different regions to enhance data resilience and availability.


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AWS has open-sourced pgactive, a PostgreSQL extension that enables active-active replication between database instances across different regions.
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<li>Enables asynchronous active-active replication for streaming data between database instances</li>
<li>Provides additional resiliency and flexibility in moving data between database instances</li>
<li>Builds on PostgreSQL's logical replication features, including bidirectional replication in PostgreSQL 16</li>
<li>Simplifies managing active-active replication scenarios</li>
<li>Open-sourced to encourage collaboration on PostgreSQL's active-active capabilities</li>
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The extension aims to improve database availability and make it easier to manage multiple active database instances across different regions.
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