Strict 2PL

• Strict 2PL:

  • If T wants to read an object, first obtains an S lock.
  • If T wants to modify an object, first obtains X lock.
  • Hold all locks until end of transaction.

• Guarantees serializability, and avoids cascading aborts, too!

  • also avoids WW problems!

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