Change Data Capture – Definition & Overview

What is Change Data Capture?

Change Data Capture is the process of capturing changes made to a database for further analysis or replication.

Methods of Change Data Capture

  • Trigger-Based
  • Log-Based
  • Polling-Based

Importance of Change Data Capture

It enables real-time data integration and helps in keeping data warehouses updated.

For more on data integration, you can read our entry on Data Integration.