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Introduction to Shadow Paging
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Today, we will discuss the concept of shadow paging, a database recovery technique that helps maintain atomicity and durability. Can anyone tell me what those terms mean?
Atomicity means that a transaction is all-or-nothing, right? It either fully happens or not at all.
And durability means that once a transaction is committed, its effects should persist even if there is a system crash.
Exactly! Shadow paging maintains these properties by using two page tables. Can someone explain what these tables are?
One table is the current page table that shows the most recent changes, while the other is the shadow page table that points to the last consistent state.
Perfect! Now, why do you think we need both tables?
So we can easily roll back to a consistent state if something goes wrong with a transaction.
Right! To remember this structure, we can use the acronym `CS-Pages`: Current and Shadow pages. Let's summarize: Shadow paging allows for efficient recovery by managing two page tables.
How Shadow Paging Works
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Now, letβs talk about how shadow paging works when a transaction modifies data. What do you think happens first?
I think a new empty page is created instead of modifying the current one directly.
Yes! Itβs known as 'copy-on-write.' What happens next?
The original page gets copied, and modifications are applied to the new copy.
Then, the current page table is updated to point to this new version of the page.
Correct! And the shadow page table remains unchanged until a commit occurs. Why is this important?
It allows us to roll back to the old state easily if the transaction fails without losing data.
Exactly! Remember the process of Copy-on-Write: New, Copy, Update, and Shadow remains! Let's summarize today's concepts.
Commit Operations and Recovery
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Letβs explore what happens during a commit operation in shadow paging. Can anyone explain the steps involved?
When a transaction is committed, the modifications are finalized in the current page table, and a pointer switch occurs.
That pointer is a special database directory pointer, right? It points to the current page table instead of the shadow?
Correct! This switch is critical for confirming that changes are made durable. If a transaction fails, what happens instead?
If it fails before committing, the current table is discarded, and the shadow table remains accessible.
This way, atomicity is maintained because uncommitted changes are not saved.
Well done! To summarize: Successful commits update the pointer, and failures revert to the shadow. Remember this concept with the phrase: 'Commit to the current, fail to the shadow.'
Advantages and Disadvantages of Shadow Paging
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Let's discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shadow paging. What are some benefits?
It simplifies recovery because, in case of failures, you just revert to the shadow.
Thereβs no need for undo/redo logging, which means less overhead.
Absolutely! But what challenges could arise from shadow paging?
Garbage collection could be complicated, especially with old shadow pages.
Also, it can lead to disk fragmentation because pages are allocated at random.
Great insights! To remember the pros and cons, think 'Recall with ease, collect with complexity.' Letβs summarize this session.
Introduction & Overview
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The basic concept of shadow paging involves maintaining two page tablesβthe current page table and the shadow page tableβto manage database changes. This allows for efficient recovery from transaction failures or system crashes by reverting to the last consistent state without extensive logging.
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Basic Concept of Shadow Paging
Shadow paging is an alternative database recovery technique that emphasizes atomicity and durability. The fundamental principle behind shadow paging is the use of two page tables:
- Current Page Table: This points to the most recent, committed version of database pages, representing the active state seen by transactions.
- Shadow Page Table: This references the last consistent state of the database prior to the current set of modifications.
When a transaction modifies a page, it follows a series of steps designed to ensure recovery is straightforward:
- Copy-on-Write: Instead of altering the original page directly, a new page is created where changes are written.
- The original page remains unchanged, as referenced by the shadow page table, until the transaction commits.
Upon committing, the system updates a special pointer in the database directory to switch from the shadow to the current page table, making changes durable. If a failure occurs, recovery can be performed with minimal overhead by reverting to the shadow page table, ensuring data integrity and atomicity without the complexity of undo/redo logs. However, it does have trade-offs in garbage collection and potential fragmentation.
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Core Idea of Shadow Paging
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The core idea of shadow paging is to maintain two page tables (or directories) for the database:
- Current Page Table: Points to the most recently committed version of the database pages. This is the "active" version that ongoing transactions see and interact with.
- Shadow Page Table: Points to the previous, consistent state of the database pages before the current transaction or set of transactions began. This is the "backup" or "shadow" copy.
Detailed Explanation
Shadow paging is a recovery technique where the database maintains two versions of its data: the Current Page Table and the Shadow Page Table. The Current Page Table holds pointers to the latest committed data changes, while the Shadow Page Table retains pointers to the last stable version of the data before any modifications. This dual structure allows for easy recovery as it provides a backup version that can be reverted to if needed.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a library that keeps a record of every book on its shelves. When a new edition of a book arrives, instead of replacing the old one on the shelf immediately, the library keeps the old book in a secure archive while the new edition is placed on display. If a problem arises with the new edition, they can quickly revert to the old one without losing any information.
Transaction Modification Process
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When a transaction wants to modify a page, it does not modify the page in place. Instead, it follows these steps:
- Copy-on-Write: A new, empty page is allocated on disk.
- Modify Copy: The content of the original page is copied into this new page, and the modifications are applied to this new copy.
- Update Current Page Table: The entry in the current page table that previously pointed to the old version of the page is updated to now point to this newly modified page.
- Shadow Page Table Remains Unchanged: The shadow page table still points to the old, unmodified version of the page.
Detailed Explanation
To modify a page in the context of shadow paging, the system does not change the original data directly. Instead, it creates a new page (using Copy-on-Write), copies the original data to this new page, makes the changes there, and then updates the Current Page Table to reference the new page. The Shadow Page Table, however, remains unchanged, still pointing to the previous version of the page. This method helps ensure that if something goes wrong, the original data is still intact and accessible.
Examples & Analogies
Think of it like editing a document on your computer. Instead of changing the original file, you create a copy of it, make edits on the copy, and save it as a new version. If you realize you don't like the changes, you still have the original file intact, just like the Shadow Page Table points to the unmodified data.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Shadow Paging: A database recovery technique using two page tables to manage changes.
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Copy-on-Write: A method for making changes to a new page instead of the original, preventing data loss.
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Commit Operations: The steps taken to finalize transactions, ensuring changes are saved in the database.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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In shadow paging, when a transaction modifies a database page, it creates a new page with changes while the original page remains intact until the transaction commits.
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Upon committing, the database updates a pointer to the new page, making the changes permanent and accessible, while uncommitted changes are discarded if the transaction fails.
Memory Aids
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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Shadow paging, donβt delay, use two tables every day!
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a painter who first sketches a picture on a canvas (shadow table) before painting over it (current table). If he doesnβt like what he painted, he can revert to the original sketch easily.
π§ Other Memory Gems
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Remember 'CCSS' for Shadow Paging: Create, Copy, Switch, Shadow.
π― Super Acronyms
Use 'C-PS' for Copy-on-Write and Pointer Switch for commits.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Atomicity
Definition:
The property of a transaction that ensures it is all or nothing, either fully completing or fully rolling back.
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Term: Durability
Definition:
The property that guarantees that once a transaction is committed, its changes will withstand system crashes.
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Term: Shadow Page Table
Definition:
A backup table that points to the last consistent state of the database pages before current modifications.
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Term: Current Page Table
Definition:
A table that points to the most recently committed version of the database pages.
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Term: CopyonWrite
Definition:
A technique where modifications are made to a new copy of a data page rather than the original.