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Database Transaction Reliability

Database transaction reliability refers to the assurance that transactions executed within a database management system (DBMS) are completed accurately and consistently, despite system failures or errors. It encompasses the reliability of individual transactions in terms of their atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability (ACID properties), as well as the overall reliability of the database system in managing and safeguarding transactions. Transaction reliability ensures that database operations, such as data modifications or queries, are executed reliably and that the integrity of the data is maintained throughout the transaction lifecycle. Techniques such as write-ahead logging, transaction journaling, and data replication are employed to enhance transaction reliability by ensuring data durability and recoverability in the event of failures. By ensuring transaction reliability, database systems provide users with confidence in the accuracy and consistency of their data, facilitating reliable decision-making and business operations. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_transaction]