locking file
1File locking — is a mechanism that enforces access to a computer file by only one user or process at any specific time. The purpose of locking is to prevent the classic interceding update scenario. The interceding update problem may be illustrated as in the… …
2File Locking — [dt. »Dateisperre«], in einem Netzwerk ein Verfahren zum Dateischutz, durch das eine Datei während der Bearbeitung durch einen Netzteilnehmer für Zugriffe anderer Benutzer gesperrt ist. Auf diese Weise lässt sich vermeiden, dass zwei Anwender… …
3Locking pliers — Small locking pliers holding a pencil Locking plie …
4file locking — UK US noun [uncountable] computing a feature of software that prevents information in a file from being changed by two different users at the same time Thesaurus: parts of computer programs, systems or softwaremeronym computer programs and… …
5File Access Manager — is a software program for accessing exclusively opened and locked files in windows. File Access Manager is owned and operated by VisionWorks Solutions.ee also*File locking *Volume Shadow Copy Service *Open File Manager External links *… …
6File system — For library and office filing systems, see Library classification. Further information: Filing cabinet A file system (or filesystem) is a means to organize data expected to be retained after a program terminates by providing procedures to store,… …
7file and record locking — A method of controlling file access in a multiuser environment, where there is always a possibility that two users will attempt to update the same file at the same time but with different information. The first user to access the file locks… …
8file sharing — The sharing of files over a network or between several applications running on the same workstation. Shared files can be read, reviewed, and updated by more than one individual. Access to the file or files is often regulated by password… …
9File descriptor — In computer programming, a file descriptor is an abstract key for accessing a file. The term is generally used in POSIX operating systems. In Microsoft Windows terminology and in the context of the C standard I/O library, file handle is preferred …
10file locking — See file and record locking …
