This chapter has provided the foundation for the rest of the book. It covers the key components of GoldenGate, including processes, data flow, new and classic architectures, topology, configuration, plus performance and design considerations.

We learned that good design reaches far beyond GoldenGate's architecture into the database schema, allowing us to create an efficient and scalable data replication model. We also discussed the importance of Conflict Handling in certain configurations, plus network speed and resilience.

Having gained a good understanding of what GoldenGate has to offer, we may be keen to learn more. Some of the available solutions, including their new features, have been discussed, inspiring thought through real-life examples. We have also touched upon inter-process dependencies, the trail file format, and reporting statistics. The subsequent chapters dive a little deeper, giving tangible examples to build enterprise-wide production-like environments.

The next chapter starts at the beginning of the GoldenGate implementation: the installation. This includes how to prepare the environment as well as download and unpack the software.