Hybrid Database Solutions for Real-Time Educational Data Processing

• Author(s): Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey
• Paper ID: 1709489
• Page: 1766-1774
• Published Date: 04-07-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 12 June-2025

Abstract

The accelerated digital revolution in the education industry has resulted in an explosive growth in the volume, variety, and speed of data produced by institutions of learning. Real-time educational activities—like online admissions, grading of examinations, monitoring of attendance, e-learning analytics, and tracking of student performance—are required to be supported by flexible and elastic data processing infrastructure. Legacy relational databases, although adequate for structured transactional information, tend to fail when dealing with unstructured or semi-structured data and scaling under dynamic loads. NoSQL databases, however, provide high performance and flexibility but can fall short on strong consistency and transactional assurances critical for academic core functions. To overcome the above-mentioned limitations, hybrid database solutions, combining the capabilities of relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) systems, are proving to be a strategic solution in facilitating real-time processing of educational data. This paper discusses the design, deployment, and performance analysis of hybrid database architecture in educational institutions. The study examines how an integration of databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL with MongoDB, Cassandra, or Firebase can provide both data consistency and horizontal scalability. The suggested hybrid model is applied and evaluated in simulated academic environments, such as real-time publishing of results, real-time monitoring of attendance, and dynamic content dissemination in Learning Management Systems (LMS). Middleware software like Apache Kafka and API gateways are employed to facilitate synchronization, streaming, and smooth integration of the systems. The outcomes prove that hybrid solutions minimize data latency, enhance system response, and provide a versatile framework for managing heterogeneous types of educational data. It also includes some of the major challenges that accompany hybrid deployment, including data model complexity, synchronization overhead, and administrative skill deficiency. Nevertheless, the advantages such as real-time responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility make hybrid databases a future-proof solution for academia infrastructures. The research concludes by providing strategic recommendations for institutions that need to implement hybrid architectures and proposing a roadmap for the implementation of emerging technologies like AI-based query optimization and blockchain for ensuring educational data integrity.

Keywords

Hybrid Database, Real-Time Data Processing, Educational Technology, SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Academic Management Systems, Learning Analytics, Data Synchronization, Apache Kafka, Educational Infrastructure

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey "Hybrid Database Solutions for Real-Time Educational Data Processing" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 1766-1774

IEEE:
Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey "Hybrid Database Solutions for Real-Time Educational Data Processing" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)