[Boost-users] boost.interprocess shared memory & stability when a linked application terminates abnormally

From: Bijan (Bijan.Nazem_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-06-26 12:50:45

What would happen when a linked application to a shared memory terminates
abnormally while it is in the middle of memory allocation or any other
structural changes? I guess it could corrupt the whole shared memory and also
stability of the other linked applications.
Some shared-memory based databases like TimesTen have a mechanism called
MicroLogging to protect integrity of the shared memory. 
Here is a quote from Oracle TimesTen:
"Oracle TimesTen protects its shared libraries against application process
failures by means of its patented “MicroLogging” algorithm. Consequently, the
abnormal termination of a linked application will not affect Oracle TimesTen
IMDB's and even other related applications."