Self-proclaimed “The most highly evolved database on the planet,” Cockroachdb helps businesses “scale fast,” “survive anything,” and “thrive anywhere.” Cockroachdb makes it easy for businesses to scale their database quickly and automatically and can be used across multiple cloud platforms or hybridized across clouds and on-prem data centers. They service all sizes of brands, including major companies such as Bose, Comcast and Equifax, providing easy backup, multi-platform deployment, and secure and scalable data storage and retrieval.
MongoDB is a database that powers crucial applications and systems for global businesses. Designed for developers and specializing in the areas of open source, software development, and databases, it offers functionality such as horizontal scaling, automatic failover, and the capability to assign data to a location.
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1. First, you need to create a new CockroachDB source connector in Airbyte. To do this, click on the "Sources" tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard and then click on the "New Source" button.
2. In the list of available sources, select "CockroachDB" and click on the "Create" button.
3. You will be prompted to enter your CockroachDB credentials. Enter your database name, host, port, username, and password.
4. Once you have entered your credentials, click on the "Test" button to ensure that Airbyte can connect to your CockroachDB database.
5. If the test is successful, click on the "Save" button to save your credentials.
6. You can now configure your CockroachDB source connector by selecting the tables you want to replicate and setting up any necessary transformations.
7. Once you have configured your source connector, you can run a sync to start replicating data from your CockroachDB database to your destination.
8. You can monitor the progress of your sync in the "Jobs" tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CockroachDB gives access to a wide range of data types, including:
1. Structured data: This includes data that is organized into tables and columns, such as customer information, product details, and transaction records.
2. Unstructured data: This includes data that does not have a predefined structure, such as text documents, images, and videos.
3. Time-series data: This includes data that is collected over time and is typically used for analysis and forecasting, such as stock prices, weather data, and sensor readings.
4. Geospatial data: This includes data that is related to geographic locations, such as maps, GPS coordinates, and address information.
5. Machine-generated data: This includes data that is generated by machines and devices, such as log files, system metrics, and IoT sensor data.
6. User-generated data: This includes data that is created by users, such as social media posts, comments, and reviews.
Overall, CockroachDB's API provides access to a wide range of data types, making it a versatile and powerful tool for developers and data analysts.