Generally, both P and V operation must be implemented as a critical section. Are there any cases when any of these two operations can safely be implemented as a non-critical section? If yes, demonstrate through an example when/how this can be done without creating any violations. If no, explain why these operations must always be implemented as critical sections.

Generally, both P and V operation must be implemented as a critical section. Are there any cases when any of these two operations can safely be implemented as a non-critical section? If yes, demonstrate through an example when/how this can be done without creating any violations. If no, explain why these operations must always be implemented as critical sections.

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1PE

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