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title: "Streaming Replication — Database Glossary | Xata"
description: "Continuous replication of WAL records from primary to standby over a TCP connection. Changes are sent as they occur, providing near-real-time replicatio..."
source: "https://xata.io/glossary/streaming-replication"
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# Streaming Replication

Replication & HA

Continuous replication of WAL records from primary to standby over a TCP connection. Changes are sent as they occur, providing near-real-time replication. The default replication method for PostgreSQL HA.

Related terms

[Physical Replication](/glossary/physical-replication)

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