rqlite is a distributed relational database that combines SQLite’s SQL engine with a fault-tolerant clustering system.
Rather than requiring applications to access individual database files, rqlite exposes a network interface for database operations. Nodes cooperate to maintain a consistent replicated database, allowing applications to continue working when certain nodes become unavailable.
The database is designed for services that need relational storage, straightforward administration and resilience without the complexity of a larger distributed database system.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Uses SQLite for SQL query execution and database storage.
- Implements Raft consensus for distributed database coordination.
- Provides automatic leader election and replicated database state.
- Supports SQL queries, updates and transactions through an HTTP API.
- Offers configurable read consistency levels.
- Supports multiple-node clusters with fault tolerance.
- Provides automatic discovery and cluster joining mechanisms.
- Includes database snapshotting, backup and restoration.
- Supports compressed requests and responses.
- Provides command-line tools for querying and cluster administration.
- Supports authentication and encrypted communications.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/rqlite/rqlite
Support:
Developer: Philip O’Toole
License: MIT License
rqlite is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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