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In this blog post, we explore the new support for running Tungsten Dashboard via Docker containers. This method allows for a rapid configuration of the GUI. We describe the docker method of installing the Tungsten Dashboard using a pre-defined Docker container provided by Continuent containing Apache, PHP, HAProxy and the Dashboard.

In this blog post, we explore the 10 basic steps for doing a secure Tungsten Clustering deployment. A fresh Tungsten version 7 installation is secure by default. We also cover the various tungsten.ini options that impact an install.

Discover the latest enhancements, new features, and critical bug fixes in Tungsten Cluster and Tungsten Replicator version 7.1.2. Explore behavior changes affecting installation and deployment, learn about the introduction of the tungsten_mysql_ssl_setup command-line tool and critical bug fixes addressing issues such as data source monitoring and cluster switch failures.

In this blog post, we examine the “Broken Pipe” log message from the Tungsten Connector. We describe possible causes, and discuss the differences between Bridge and Proxy mode authentication methods.

Continuent's flagship product, Tungsten Clustering v7, features significant improvements in usability, security, performance and connectivity for achieving seamless operational continuity of MySQL and MariaDB databases.

When external issues cause the primary extractor to go offline, we address the issue and bring the extractor back online. However, we need to make sure we start the extraction from the correct position so that the downstream replicas receive transactional data they require. Let’s determine the position and how we set it.

In this blog post, we explore how the new Tungsten Replicator thl-applier role allows a Replica node to apply THL even when the upstream source Replicator is OFFLINE. This new behavior provides for better control and performance under a variety of conditions.

Beyond uptime lies the calm harbor of long-term administration for your MySQL high-availability solution. But navigating upgrade waves and vendor lock-in can be tricky. Let's chart a smooth course through these challenges and ensure your data sails serenely.

Explore the benefits of migrating from Galera Cluster to Tungsten Cluster for MySQL database infrastructure. Learn how Tungsten leverages asynchronous replication for robust performance, overcoming challenges faced by synchronous replication. Discover the ideal architecture for Geo-Scale MySQL clustering and how Tungsten Cluster simplifies deployment with CLI and GUI management tools. Gain insights into achieving high availability, Active/Passive, or Active/Active clusters.

Discover the enhancements in Tungsten Clustering and Tungsten Replicator versions 6.1.24 and 7.1.1, addressing bug fixes, behavior changes, and introducing new features for high-performance and scalable database environments.

Explore the benefits of moving from Galera Cluster to Tungsten Cluster in our blog series. Learn how Tungsten's asynchronous replication enhances application performance compared to Galera's synchronous replication. Discover the advantages of network tolerance, performance optimization, and scalability. Follow our series for insights into deploying database clusters at geo-scale with Tungsten Cluster.

This article will explain how to use rsync to quickly provision a database.