Create Your First Stream

Run your first Load or CDC stream with a minimal, verifiable workflow.

Load Workflow CDC Workflow

Choose stream mode first

Load

One-time migration

  • Load selected tables or query output once
  • Best for migration windows and environment seeding
  • Use compare and monitoring views before cutover
Open Load Details

CDC

Continuous replication

  • Capture ongoing changes from MySQL binlog or PostgreSQL WAL
  • Keep target continuously synchronized
  • Use stream lifecycle controls for pause and resume
Open CDC Details

Minimal stream setup sequence

Step 1

Prepare connections and scope

  • Select one source and one target connection
  • Choose databases, schemas, or explicit tables
  • Confirm credentials and connection tests pass

Step 2

Set transfer behavior

  • Choose Load or CDC mode
  • Define structure and data policies
  • Apply filters or custom SQL if needed

Step 3

Review and start

  • Confirm output format and execution limits
  • Review the full configuration summary
  • Start the stream from UI or API

Step 4

Monitor progress

  • Watch per-table metrics and throughput
  • Track completion status in real time
  • Open logs for warnings, errors, and checkpoints

Step 5

Validate result

  • Compare source and target row counts
  • Run verification SQL queries in Data Explorer
  • Save stream config for reruns or automation
Stream Configuration Guide in Docs

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