TRANSACTION
A transaction is a sequence of operations performed as a single logical unit of work. Transactions in distributed systems involve coordinating multiple, possibly geographically dispersed, components to ensure that all parts of a transaction are completed successfully. If any part of the transaction fails, the entire transaction must be rolled back to maintain data consistency and integrity.
Properties of Transactions in Distributed Systems
- Atomicity: Ensures that all parts of a transaction are treated as a single unit. Either all operations in the transaction are completed successfully, or none are.
- Consistency: Ensures that a transaction brings the system from one valid state to another, maintaining the integrity of the data.
- Isolation: Ensures that transactions are executed in isolation from each other, preventing concurrent transactions from interfering with each other.
- Durability: Ensures that once a transaction has been committed, it will remain so, even in the event of a system failure.