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Java Transaction API

JDBC is used to connect to database resources. However, to include all changes to multiple databases within a transaction, you must use the JDBC connections within a JTA global transaction, which is described fully in this chapter. The process of including database SQL updates within a transaction is referred to as enlisting a database resource.

This chapter assumes that you have a working knowledge of JTA. The discussion focuses mostly on examples and explaining the differences between Sun Microsystems's JTA specification and the Oracle JTA implementation. See http://www.javasoft.com for the Sun Microsystems JTA specification.

• Transaction Overview

• Enlisting Resources

• Configuring Two-Phase Commit Engine

• Creating DataSource Objects Dynamically

• JDBC Restrictions

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