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Commit Protocols

in DBMS with Real-


Life Examples
In the realm of database management systems (DBMS), ensuring data
integrity and consistency is paramount. Commit protocols are a critical
component of this process, guaranteeing that transactions are executed
correctly and atomically. This presentation delves into the intricacies of
commit protocols, exploring their role in ensuring data consistency,
highlighting real-life examples to illustrate their practical applications,
and examining emerging trends in this dynamic field.

by Deepali S
What are Commit Protocols?

1 Data Consistency 2 Concurrency Control


Commit protocols guarantee that transactions are In environments with multiple users or processes
executed as a single, indivisible unit. This ensures that accessing the database concurrently, commit protocols
all changes associated with a transaction are applied help prevent inconsistencies by coordinating
together or none at all, maintaining data consistency transactions and ensuring that they don't interfere
and integrity. with each other.

3 Distributed Systems 4 Atomicity


Commit protocols are especially critical in distributed Commit protocols enforce atomicity, a fundamental
systems, where data is spread across multiple nodes. principle of database transactions. Atomicity ensures
They ensure that all nodes agree on the outcome of a that all operations within a transaction are completed
transaction, even in the face of network failures or successfully or rolled back entirely, preserving data
node outages. integrity.
The Two-Phase Commit
Protocol (2PC)
Phase 1: Prepare
1
The coordinator sends a "prepare" message to all
participants involved in the transaction. Each participant
checks if it can commit the transaction. If yes, it writes
the changes to its local log and replies "ready" to the
coordinator.

Phase 2: Commit/Rollback
2
If all participants reply "ready", the coordinator sends a
"commit" message to all participants. If any participant
fails to respond or replies "not ready", the coordinator
sends a "rollback" message to all participants.
Example: Distributed Banking Transaction
Scenario 2PC in Action

Imagine transferring money between two bank accounts, The coordinator (e.g., a central transaction manager) initiates
where the accounts are managed by different databases. The the transfer. Each bank's database acts as a participant. If
transaction involves debiting one account and crediting both banks are ready to commit, the transfer proceeds. If one
another. bank fails, the transaction is rolled back, ensuring that funds
remain in the original account.
The Three-Phase Commit
Protocol (3PC)
Phase 1: CanCommit
The coordinator sends a "canCommit" message to all
1
participants. Each participant checks if it can commit and
replies "yes" or "no".

Phase 2: PreCommit
If all participants respond "yes", the coordinator sends a
2 "preCommit" message. Each participant prepares to
commit by writing changes to its log, but doesn't actually
commit yet.

Phase 3: Commit/Rollback
If all participants responded "yes" and the coordinator
received "preCommit" acknowledgments, it sends a
3
"commit" message. If any participant responds "no" or
fails to respond, the coordinator sends a "rollback"
message.
Example: E-commerce
Checkout Process
Scenario In an e-commerce checkout
process, a customer purchases
an item. The transaction
involves deducting the cost
from the customer's account
and updating the inventory.

3PC in Action The checkout system acts as


the coordinator. The
customer's bank and the
inventory system are the
participants. If all systems are
ready, the purchase is
processed. If any system fails,
the transaction is rolled back,
ensuring that the customer's
account is not charged and the
inventory is not updated.
Limitations and Challenges
Performance Network Failures Complexity
2PC and 3PC can increase In the presence of network failures, Implementing and managing
transaction latency due to the commit protocols can lead to commit protocols can be complex,
communication overhead and deadlocks or inconsistencies. This especially in distributed systems.
coordination between participants. can result in transactions being This adds to the overhead of
blocked or requiring manual database operations.
intervention.
Emerging Commit
Protocols

Optimistic Protocols
These protocols assume that conflicts are rare and prioritize
performance. They allow transactions to proceed without explicit
synchronization, only checking for conflicts at the end. Examples include
snapshot isolation and multi-version concurrency control.

Cloud-Native Protocols
Cloud-native databases and platforms are introducing new commit
protocols optimized for distributed environments. These protocols
leverage cloud-specific features and technologies to enhance scalability,
resilience, and performance.

Blockchain-Inspired Protocols
Blockchain technologies, known for their immutability and consensus
mechanisms, are inspiring new commit protocols for databases. These
protocols aim to improve data security, immutability, and transparency.
Conclusion and Key
Takeaways
Commit protocols are fundamental to ensuring data integrity and
consistency in DBMS, particularly in distributed systems. While traditional
protocols like 2PC and 3PC have proven effective, their limitations have
led to the development of emerging protocols that prioritize
performance, scalability, and resilience. Understanding the nuances of
commit protocols empowers database administrators and developers to
design and operate reliable and consistent database systems.

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