What Are Replication Slots?

Replication slots are a database feature used to ensure that changes to a database are propagated to all replicas in a timely manner. They are especially useful in cases where the database is being updated frequently, such as when it is being used for a live web site.

Replication slots track the position of the replica’s redo log, and guarantee that all changes made to the database are replicated to the replica. This allows the replica to stay up-to-date with the primary database, even if it is running on a different server.

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Replication slots can be used to improve the performance of replication by allowing replicas to process changes in parallel. They can also be used to prevent replicas from falling too far behind the primary database, which can happen if the replica is unable to process changes as quickly as they are made.

In order to use replication slots, the primary database must have them configured. The number of replication slots available on a primary database is limited by the size of its redo log.

Typically, each replica will require its own replication slot.

When configuring replication slots, it is important to consider how they will be used. For example, if replicas are only needed for read-only applications, then it may not be necessary to configure replication slots on the primary database.

Additionally, if all replicas are running on the same server, then it may not be necessary to configure more than one replication slot per replica.

Replication slots can be created and managed using either SQL commands or the Oracle Database Cloud Control console.