The examples given in this chapter illustrate the configuration process, providing a greater understanding of the GoldenGate architecture.

You learned how to configure the Extract and Replicat processes for different instantiation methods, such as File to Replicat and Direct Load, to perform the initial load. We also considered the importance of data synchronization between a source and target database in a replication environment.

Configuring change data capture and delivery has shown us how to enable zero downtime migrations as well as provide the final step in the GoldenGate instantiation.

Exploring new features, we discovered that there are many parameters and options along with their available functions, offering enormous scope and flexibility.

In the next chapter, we will look at configuration in more detail (from data mapping and filtering to finally discussing data transformation and error handling), all of which help to create a robust GoldenGate environment.