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Two Phase Commit

By Mike Chapple, About.com

Definition: Two Phase Commit is the process by which a relational database ensures that distributed transactions are performed in an orderly manner. In this system, transactions may be terminated by either committing them or rolling them back.
Also Known As: TPC
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