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What is the purpose of the Serialization Graph in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
What is the purpose of the Serialization Graph in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
To test if a schedule is conflict serializable.
When is a schedule considered conflict serializable?
When is a schedule considered conflict serializable?
A schedule is conflict serializable if it can transform into a serial schedule after swapping nonconflicting operations.
What conditions make two operations conflicting in a schedule?
What conditions make two operations conflicting in a schedule?
Both operations belong to separate transactions and involve the same data item.
How are precedence graphs used in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
How are precedence graphs used in testing the Serializability of a schedule?
What criterion determines the creation of an edge Ti -> Tj in a precedence graph?
What criterion determines the creation of an edge Ti -> Tj in a precedence graph?
What is the significance of a schedule being serializable?
What is the significance of a schedule being serializable?
When does a precedence graph contain a single edge Ti -> Tj?
When does a precedence graph contain a single edge Ti -> Tj?
Define conflict equivalent schedules.
Define conflict equivalent schedules.
What is a serial schedule?
What is a serial schedule?
How can a schedule be transformed into a serial schedule?
How can a schedule be transformed into a serial schedule?
What is the condition for two schedules to be conflict equivalent?
What is the condition for two schedules to be conflict equivalent?
Explain the concept of conflict serializability.
Explain the concept of conflict serializability.
What are the two possible outcomes in a serial schedule when there is no interleaving of operations?
What are the two possible outcomes in a serial schedule when there is no interleaving of operations?
What is a serial schedule?
What is a serial schedule?
In what scenario would two schedules be considered non-conflict equivalent?
In what scenario would two schedules be considered non-conflict equivalent?
Define non-serial schedule.
Define non-serial schedule.
What happens after aborting a transaction in terms of database recovery?
What happens after aborting a transaction in terms of database recovery?
Explain the concept of transaction scheduling.
Explain the concept of transaction scheduling.
What is the purpose of serializability in schedules?
What is the purpose of serializability in schedules?