Canonical: https://molo17.com/blog/gluesync-2-1-6-release-target-table-creation-wizard-parquet-support/ Markdown mirror: https://molo17.com/blog/gluesync-2-1-6-release-target-table-creation-wizard-parquet-support/index.md Title: Gluesync 2.1.6 update Description: Discover Gluesync 2.1.6. The latest release introducing the Target Table Creation Wizard and Parquet File Support for cloud storage. [← All articles](/blog/) Article # Gluesync 2.1.6 released: Target Table Creation Wizard & Parquet File Support 17 Oct 2025 [Gluesync](/blog/?category=gluesync) 2 min read Discover Gluesync 2.1.6 — the latest release introducing the Target Table Creation Wizard and Parquet File Support for cloud storage.  [**Gluesync 2.1.6**](https://docs.molo17.com/gluesync/v2.1/release-notes/release-notes.html#_latest_release_2_1_6) is now available, introducing two major features that significantly enhance the platform’s data integration capabilities: **Target Table Creation Wizard** and **Parquet File Support** for major cloud storage platforms. This release builds upon the foundation laid by [previous updates](https://molo17.com/blog/gluesync-2-1-5-released/), further strengthening Gluesync’s position as an enterprise-grade solution for real-time data integration. ## Target Table Creation Wizard The **new Target Table Creation Wizard** is a powerful addition that streamlines the process of **setting up replication environments**. When configuring replication for a source table that doesn’t yet exist in your target database, Gluesync now automatically launches an intuitive wizard that: - Generates a CREATE TABLE statement based on your source table’s structure - Converts column data types to be compatible with the target database - Allows you to review and edit the SQL before execution - Handles proper schema creation and table deployment This feature **eliminates the need for manual schema setup** across different database platforms, making it significantly easier to implement cross-database replication scenarios. Database-specific syntax is automatically adjusted, with data types appropriately converted between systems (for example, MySQL to PostgreSQL conversions are handled seamlessly). The wizard is especially valuable for: - First-time replication setup with new target tables - Cross-database migrations requiring DDL adjustments - Automated table provisioning in enterprise environment. For full details, you can explore the dedicated [documentation on Target Table Creation](https://docs.molo17.com/gluesync/v2.1/core-hub/target-table-creation.html). ## Parquet File Support The second major enhancement is **Apache Parquet file format support** for cloud storage destinations. This long-awaited feature enables storing replicated data in the highly efficient columnar storage format that’s optimized for analytics workloads. Gluesync now supports Parquet files in **AWS S3** (and any S3-compatible storage), **Google Cloud Storage**, **Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2**. Parquet offers significant advantages over JSON for data processing, including: - Enhanced compression and reduced storage requirements - Improved query performance for analytics workloads - Better compatibility with big data frameworks like Apache Spark - Optimized file handling for large-scale deployments The implementation includes **intelligent handling of both snapshot and CDC** (Change Data Capture) operations, with changes stored in a structured hierarchy that supports efficient downstream processing. This makes Gluesync an even more powerful tool for building data lakes and analytics pipelines. You can learn more about the [Parquet file support in the detailed documentation](https://docs.molo17.com/gluesync/v2.1/core-hub/parquet-files-support.html). ## Additional improvements Beyond these headline features, Gluesync 2.1.6 delivers several **performance improvements and agent-specific enhancements**: - Oracle Triggers agent: fixes and enhancements - CockroachDB agent: fixes and enhancements - YugabyteDB agent: fixes and enhancements - DB2 LUW agent: fixes and enhancements - Couchbase agent: fixes and enhancements - Various UI improvements and bug fixes ## Why upgrade to Gluesync 2.1.6 With its automated table creation and optimized file storage capabilities, Gluesync 2.1.6 **addresses key challenges in enterprise data integration**: - Reduced setup time: Automatic table generation eliminates manual schema creation steps - Simplified analytics pipelines: Parquet support streamlines integration with data processing frameworks - Improved cross-platform compatibility: Better handling of database-specific nuances - Enhanced performance: Optimized file formats and agent improvements - Existing users can upgrade to Gluesync 2.1.6 through the customer portal. New users can sign up for a **30-day free trial** to experience the power of Gluesync’s real-time enterprise data integration. Read the full [**release notes of Gluesync 2.1.6.**](https://docs.molo17.com/gluesync/v2.1/release-notes/release-notes.html#_latest_release_2_1_6)                [← Older article Accelerating data innovation in Brazil: MOLO17-Aptabit partnership](/blog/molo17-aptabit-partner/) [Newer article → Gluesync 2.1.7 released: Conductor brings agent orchestration and new Kubernetes support](/blog/gluesync-2-1-7-agent-orchestration-new-kubernetes-support/) ## Keep reading 1. [Mentioned in this article Gluesync 2.1.8 released: in-platform updates and new Cassandra agent boost data integration efficiency Discover Gluesync 2.1.8: in-platform updates via web GUI, a new Cassandra target agent and Snowflake bulk write support. 13 Nov 2025](/blog/gluesync-2-1-8-released-in-platform-updates-new-cassandra-target-agent-snowflake-bulk-write-support/) 2. 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