18.4.10 ODBI Parameter

The ODBI parameter is used to specify the transaction isolation level for all ODBC database connections.

The default is 0.

Valid values are as per the table following. Any other values will be ignored and the default transaction isolation level will be used. Note that some ODBC drivers may not support all of the transaction isolation levels and may return an error when attempting to set the transaction isolation level.

Note: Careful consideration must be given when specifying this value as it affects all ODBC database connections for the executing application. This is an issue between you, the designer of the application, and your chosen database management system.

Value

Transaction Isolation Level

Meaning

0

SQL_TXN_READ_COMMITTED

Refer to Value 2 unless the default for the database is higher.

1

SQL_TXN_READ_UNCOMMITTED

Dirty reads, non-repeatable reads and phantoms are possible. This is the default for SQL Anywhere.

2

SQL_TXN_READ_COMMITTED

Dirty reads are not possible. Non-repeatable reads and phantoms are possible.  This is the default for Oracle and SQL Server.

3

SQL_TXN_REPEATABLE_READ

Dirty reads and non-repeatable reads are not possible. Phantoms are possible.

4

SQL_TXN_SERIALIZABLE

Transactions are serializable. Dirty reads, non-repeatable reads and phantoms are not possible.

6

SQL Server only: SQL_TXN_SS_SNAPSHOT

Refer to LANSA and SQL Server - Configuration Options in the Tips and Techniques on the LANSA web site.

 

 

Platform Specific Notes

IBM i:

Also see

Commitment Control in the LANSA Application Design Guide.