# Firebird + Azure Synapse > Replicate data from Firebird to Azure Synapse incrementally and securely. Incremental, no-code pipeline with full observability. Start for free. Source: https://www.erathos.com/en/pipelines/firebird-azure-synapse Em português: https://www.erathos.com/pipelines/firebird-azure-synapse Firebird is an open-source relational database management system known for being lightweight and efficient. Azure Synapse, on the other hand, is a serverless Big Data solution developed by Microsoft that provides robust data warehousing and large-scale data analytics capabilities. With Erathos, you can integrate data from Firebird into Azure Synapse in just a few minutes. Our platform handles the entire data movement process to your analytical environment, allowing you to blend your data with other sources in your Data Warehouse. This frees up your time to focus on what actually drives value — extracting valuable insights and making more data-driven decisions. ### What Firebird data does Erathos sync with Azure Synapse? The integration automatically syncs key Firebird objects: - **Selected tables** — incremental replication of any configured table - **Schema drift** — new columns are automatically detected and added to the destination - **Primary keys and timestamps** — used for efficient incremental syncs - **Historical data** — full initial load followed by incremental updates ### Why sync Firebird with Azure Synapse? In Azure Synapse, you integrate your Firebird data with the Microsoft ecosystem: Power BI for executive dashboards, Azure Data Factory for orchestration, and distributed analytics at enterprise scale. ### 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, keeping pipelines fast and Azure Synapse costs predictable. You choose the sync frequency (from every 5 minutes to daily), the objects to sync, and the destination dataset. Every run is logged with full observability: execution time, rows processed, error context, and instant alerts via Slack or email if anything goes wrong. ## Data in your data warehouse in minutes ### Out-of-the-box Firebird connector Replicate tables from Firebird to Azure Synapse with incremental synchronization and automatic schema drift detection — without breaking pipelines when the structure changes. ### Complete control over your Firebird pipelines Configure sync frequency and type per table. Data arrives in Azure Synapse integrated with the Microsoft ecosystem, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, and ML pipelines ready for use. ### End-to-end observability Stop finding out about Firebird issues only after the business team complains. Every run is logged with execution time, rows processed, and error context. Get automated alerts via Slack, Discord, or email the moment something goes off track—keeping replication up to date without putting your transactional database at risk. ## Centralizing Firebird data in Azure Synapse has never been easier Erathos is a data ingestion platform for teams that need to replicate operational databases for analytics. With the Firebird connector, you can incrementally sync transactional tables and records to Azure Synapse — complete with schema drift detection and full execution logs. ## FAQ ### What is Erathos and how can it help my company? 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 over every run, zero maintenance, and without the opacity of traditional market tools. ### How does Erathos sync data from Firebird to Azure Synapse? Erathos uses incremental replication to sync tables from Firebird to Azure Synapse. Schema drift is automatically detected — if a column is added or modified in Firebird, the pipeline adapts without manual intervention. ### How often does Erathos sync data from Firebird to Azure Synapse? You can configure table-level sync frequencies ranging from every 5 minutes to daily. Erathos uses incremental syncs—only new or updated records are processed in each run, keeping your Firebird pipelines efficient and your Azure Synapse 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 Azure Synapse and start syncing immediately — no credit card required.