Advanced – Cloud & Data Testing
Database Replication – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
The process of copying and maintaining database objects on multiple servers for high availability and read scaling.
In simple words
Keeping copies of the database on multiple servers.
Exam tip
Primary-replica lag is a common test target — reads may return stale data.
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