Very cool - looking forward to reading it with the new replication
options in 5.1
David
Stefan Hinz wrote:
> Replication Chapter Revamped
> ----------------------------
> We have completely reworked the replication chapter for the 5.1 manual.
> This targets a number of issues, including a major redesign (to make it
> easier to read and find topics), some updates to the information and
> processes, and incorporation of numerous bug fixes. You can see the new
> chapter here:
>
> * http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/replication.html
>
> The main features:
>
> * New layout. We've ripped apart the old chapter format and replaced it
> with a new one. No information has been lost, although a lot of it has
> been moved around.
>
> * We now have four distinct sections:
> - Replication Configuration - includes details on setup (including How
> To notes), options and variables, replication formats, and a new
> section on common replication tasks.
> - Replication Solutions - this is designed to feature specific
> scenarios where replication is used. For example, it contains the
> scale-out solution that was in the FAQ, along with specific notes
> and guides on backups, splitting replication, and SSL.
> - Replication Notes and Tips - this collects together sections that
> were spread about the old structure, including upgrades,
> compatibility, known features and issues and the FAQ.
> - Replication Implementation - the innards of the replication system
> and how it works.
>
> In all cases we've either rewritten or hugely expanded the information,
> and there are also new illustrations with a consistent look and feel to
> describe layouts and architecture. The new structure will make it easier
> to add new functionality, scenarios and background information. For
> example, one other section that is planned, but not in the current
> documentation yet, is Replication Topologies. Other planned mprovements,
> such as the MBR/SBR/RBR decision table and implicit commit tables now
> have a more suitable home in the Replication Implementation section.
>
> Regards,
>
> Stefan
>
