# Firebird + Amazon S3

> Store data as Parquet in S3 Iceberg with Erathos. Sync Firebird data with Erathos — an incremental, no-code pipeline with observability.

Source: https://www.erathos.com/en/pipelines/firebird-amazon-s3
Em português: https://www.erathos.com/pipelines/firebird-amazon-s3

Firebird is an open-source relational database, known for being lightweight and efficient.

With Erathos, you can integrate data from Firebird into Amazon S3 in just a few minutes. Our platform handles the entire data movement process into your data lake and lets that data be joined with other sources. That way, your time is focused on what really creates value — extracting insights and making data-driven decisions.

### Which Firebird data does Erathos sync to Amazon S3?

The integration automatically syncs Firebird's main objects:

- **Tables and collections** — structure, records, and metadata
- **Records and documents** — raw data with creation and update timestamps
- **Indexes** — configuration and performance metrics
- **Schemas** — type definitions and relationships
- **Audit logs** — write, update, and delete operations
- **Connections** — user and session metadata

### Why sync Firebird with Amazon S3?

In Amazon S3 with Iceberg, your data is stored as Parquet files with support for time travel and schema evolution — ready to be queried with Athena, Spark, Trino, or any query engine in your stack. Ideal for low-cost archiving and ML feature stores.

### How it works

Erathos connects to Firebird via the official API and syncs your data incrementally — only new or updated records are processed in each run. You choose the sync frequency (from every 5 minutes to daily), the objects to sync, and the destination in Amazon S3. The sync uses automatic partitioning and Parquet file optimization. You choose the sync frequency, the objects to sync, and the destination bucket. Each run is logged with full observability: runtime, processed rows, errors with context, and alerts via Slack or email.

## Firebird data in Amazon S3 in minutes

### Ready-to-use Firebird connector

Connect Firebird to Amazon S3 and export data automatically. Centralize database information for analysis — without spreadsheets or scripts.

### Full control over your Firebird pipelines

Configure the schedule, frequency, and sync type at the table level. Configure partitioning, file format, and write frequency at the table level. The Iceberg format ensures ACID compliance and schema evolution — without full bucket rewrites.

### End-to-end observability

No more finding out about Firebird failures only after the business team complains. Every run is logged with runtime, rows processed, and error context. Get automatic alerts via Slack, Discord, or email as soon as something goes off track — so your data stays fresh for analysis.

## Centralizing Firebird data in Amazon S3 has never been easier

Erathos is a data ingestion platform built for data and engineering teams. With the Firebird connector, you can automatically centralize Firebird database tables and objects in Amazon S3 — always up-to-date data, full observability into every run, and zero maintenance.

## FAQ

### What is Erathos, and how can it help my business?

Erathos is a data ingestion platform built for reliability, transparency, and control. We help data teams connect tools like Firebird to their data warehouse — with full observability into every run, zero maintenance, and none of the opacity of traditional market tools.

### Which Firebird data does Erathos sync to Amazon S3?

Erathos performs incremental or full replication from Firebird to your target data warehouse, including tables, schemas, and relationships. Sync frequency and schedule are configurable, with no code required.

### How often does Erathos sync data from Firebird to Amazon S3?

You can set the sync frequency anywhere from every 5 minutes to daily, at the table level. Erathos uses incremental sync—only new or updated records are processed on each run, keeping the Firebird pipeline efficient and Amazon S3 costs predictable.

### What happens if a Firebird sync fails?

Erathos automatically detects failures and sends alerts to your email, Slack, or Discord with full context — not just “job failed.” Smart retries handle transient errors, and every run is logged with runtime, rows processed, and error context so your team can debug in minutes, not hours.

### Is there a free trial period for the Firebird connector?

Yes. Every Erathos connector includes a 14-day free trial. Connect Firebird to Amazon S3 and start syncing right away — no credit card required.