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What is multi-master replication?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Multi-master replication allows writes on multiple database nodes.
Deep explanation
Unlike master-slave replication, multi-master systems allow updates on multiple nodes, which are later synchronized. This improves availability but introduces conflict resolution challenges.
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