268 Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/VSE Basics
are executed in short time periods—one second, in some cases. The user will
perform a complete business transaction through short interactions, with
immediate response time required for each interaction. These are mission-critical
applications. Therefore, continuous availability, high performance, and data
protection and integrity are required.
Online transaction processing (OLTP) is transaction processing that occurs
interactively. It requires:
Immediate response time
Continuous availability of the transaction interface to the end user
Security
Data integrity
Online transactions are familiar to many people. Some examples include:
ATM transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, inquiries, ...