Data integration supports various data synchronization directions, mainly including the following types:
One-way synchronization: Data is synchronized from the source system to the target system, but not vice versa. For example, when a user updates their profile information on a mobile app, this information is synchronized to the backend server, but changes on the server do not automatically update the mobile app.
Two-way synchronization: Data can be synchronized in both directions between the source system and the target system. For instance, in a collaborative document editing scenario, changes made by one user are synchronized to another user's copy in real-time.
Multi-directional synchronization: This involves multiple systems synchronizing data with each other, forming a complex network of data flows. An example is in a supply chain management system where inventory data might need to be synchronized across multiple warehouses and sales channels.
In the context of cloud computing, data integration services like those offered by Tencent Cloud provide robust support for these synchronization directions through their Data Transmission Service (DTS). DTS enables users to easily migrate and synchronize databases, ensuring data consistency across different environments and systems.