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A multimaster configuration, also referred to as a multimaster setup or multimaster replication, is a database architecture where multiple server instances function as both primary and secondary nodes simultaneously. This configuration allows for high availability, fault tolerance, and improved performance by distributing read and write operations across multiple servers.

In traditional master-slave setups, a single master node handles all write operations, while slave nodes replicate data from the master to ensure redundancy. However, multimaster configurations eliminate this dependency by enabling multiple nodes to accept and process write requests independently. This approach is particularly useful in distributed systems where low latency and continuous operation are critical.

Multimaster configurations are commonly implemented in database systems such as PostgreSQL (using logical replication or tools like pgpool-II), MongoDB (with replica sets), or MySQL (with Group Replication or federation). The key challenge in such setups is resolving conflicts that may arise when the same data is modified on different nodes. Conflict resolution strategies vary depending on the system, ranging from application-level handling to automatic merging or timestamp-based prioritization.

Advantages of multimaster configurations include improved scalability, reduced single points of failure, and the ability to serve geographically dispersed clients with local write operations. However, they introduce complexity in terms of synchronization, consistency guarantees, and operational overhead. Proper planning, monitoring, and maintenance are essential to ensure data integrity and system reliability in such environments.