Guides overview
Use the guides when you want to complete a product workflow from end to end. Each guide starts with the outcome you want, then links to the tasks, prerequisites, and reference pages behind that workflow.
If you are new to NineData, begin with the guide that matches your primary job: move data, manage database changes, use AI-assisted SQL workflows, protect data, compare results after migration, or handle day-to-day database administration.
Choose a guide
| Goal | Start here |
|---|---|
| Move, synchronize, migrate, or integrate data across databases | Data Replication |
| Review SQL, manage schema changes, archive data, or collaborate on database development | Database DevOps |
| Query data from a browser SQL workspace or visual query builder-style workflow | SQL Console, Text2SQL |
| Use AI-assisted SQL generation, SQL optimization, or SQL review workflows | AI SQL Tools |
| Protect data with backup policies or restore from backup sets | Backup and Restore |
| Compare schemas or data across databases | Data Comparison |
What to expect in each guide
| Guide | Typical workflow | Useful when |
|---|---|---|
| Data Replication | Prepare source and target data sources, create a replication task, run prechecks, start synchronization, and monitor the result. | You need migration, real-time synchronization, CDC-style workflows, disaster recovery preparation, or downstream data integration. |
| Database DevOps | Open a SQL Console, manage SQL execution, review changes, control permissions, and audit database operations. | You need governed database development and operational change management. |
| AI SQL Tools | Use AI-assisted SQL generation, SQL review, SQL optimization, ChatDBA, and related knowledge workflows. | You want assistance for writing, reviewing, explaining, or optimizing SQL and database operations. |
| Backup and Restore | Create backup policies, view backup sets, and restore data when needed. | You need recovery options for supported data sources and operational safeguards. |
| Data Comparison | Compare schemas or data between source and target systems and review differences. | Validate migration, replication, or synchronization results. |
Recommended path
- Start with the product area that matches your goal.
- Review the overview page for that product area.
- Check prerequisites before creating a task.
- Follow the task page and verify the result.
- Use Reference pages when you need field-level configuration details.
Where configuration lives
Configuration, account administration, data source management, alerts, notifications, billing, deployment options, and system settings are grouped under Reference.
Developer-facing APIs are grouped under Develop.