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Database Administration
Guide and Reference
Distributed Transactions Occurring Inconsistently
Two-phase commit ensures that distributed transactions (that is, single transactions involving multiple databases) occur consistently across all databases. Two-phase commit protects against inconsistencies by making sure that all databases commit the transaction, or that none commit. Two-phase commit is not necessary for transactions involving a single database. Table 6–7 provides examples.
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