What is data replication? 

Data replication is the continuous process of copying data from one location to another. In cloud computing, you copy data from one storage region or bucket to another. This adds an extra layer of data protection, meets compliance and sovereignty requirements, and can minimize latency by bringing data closer to where the data analysis needs to be done. 

Types of data replication 

• Synchronous: Real-time copying of data from one storage region or bucket to another. 

• Asynchronous: Scheduled intervals for copying of data from one storage region or bucket to another. 

Why is data replication important? 

• Drive your disaster recovery strategy: Avoid accidental data loss, protect against geographical outages, and keep a “golden copy” of data preserved while granting access to copies.  

• Meet compliance: Adhere to governmental and industry requirements for data protection and replication.  

• Minimize latency: Maintain additional copies in regions closer to where the data will be used. Bidirectional sync capability means your data will always be up to date, no matter where you update it. 

Wasabi Object Replication 

Object Replication is a fully embedded, platform-wide feature that enables customers to copy objects from a storage bucket in a Wasabi region to another bucket in a different region or the same region.  

It’s also free! No transfer costs or API request fees. Pay only for the additional storage you need.