SymmetricDS

Overall Opinion: SymmetricDS is both a powerful software platform and an ongoing service created by JumpMind. Not only does JumpMind create software, but they have a complex system in place to oversee and maintain your business-software systems. The company is great at providing support for their products. They even offer consultations and training services. This software allows you to have multiple databases that mirror each other. These databases can even be stored in completely separate locations, such as local servers, internet-storage hubs or in the Cloud. These can be stored locally or across a vast, company-network. SymmetricDS syncs them so that when a change occurs on one database, it will be replicated across all of them. In this way, SymmetricDS helps you to keep all of your data current and updated. It can even help you to create duplicate databases when you need to expand your business. SymmetricDS duplicates entire file systems in just mere seconds. The process is lightening fast, unlike some of the competing software that can take minutes or even hours. Updating across your network takes place almost immediately. The software is powerful and stable. It even features a monitoring system that is excellent for spotting problems and troubleshooting them. This software is a huge time saver for businesses. The SymmetricDS software can easily be customized. It can be configured in countless ways to best suit your company's needs. Multiple database storage options are helpful too. If your system or internet connection has intermittent or poor connection, this system can help make sure you never lose any of your valuable data. Being able to create file systems in the Cloud means that you can store unlimited data regardless of your bandwidth. One great feature from SymmetricDS is how it allows you to encrypt data. Data can be filtered, changed or encrypted before hitting specific databases, or it can even be transferred directly into a more secure location if it meets the criteria you set. In this way, your sensitive data can be protected and remain secure. SymmetricDS provides a number of solutions for businesses of any size. The software may be expensive for your company budget though. JumpMind offers an ongoing service with this software. Yearly subscription rates for this support can be pricey as well. Fortunately, the company offers a free trial. This can allow you to test how well SymmetricDS works for your company. In most cases, the efficiency gained more than makes up for the cost of the software and service.

Pros: Offers fast and reliable data replication.Built-in monitoring and troubleshooting.Setup and configuration is quick and easy.Provides solutions even with limited bandwidth.Works even if you have intermittent connections.

Cons: Pro Support Subscriptions can be expensive.Initial setup is easy, but it can take awhile to fully learn.