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What is a checkpoint and when does it occur?
Answer:
A Checkpoint is like a snapshot of the DBMS state. By taking checkpoints, the DBMS can reduce the amount of work to be done during the restart in the event of subsequent crashes.
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Anuradha M
23 Feb, 2019 5:07 AM
A Checkpoint is like a snapshot of the DBMS state. By taking checkpoints, the DBMS can reduce the amount of work to be done during the restart in the event of subsequent crashes.