Sun Java System Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.1 2005Q2 Performance Tuning Guide

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### Minimize the Database Transaction Isolation Level

Use the default isolation level provided by the JDBC driver rather than calling `setTransactionIsolationLevel()`, unless you are certain that your application behaves correctly and performs better at a different isolation level.

Reduce the database transaction isolation level when appropriate. Reduced isolation levels reduce work in the database tier, and could lead to better application performance. However, this must be done after carefully analyzing the database table usage patterns.

Set the database transaction isolation level with the Admin Console on the Resources > JDBC > Connection Pools > PoolName page. For more information on tuning JDBC connection pools, see JDBC Connection Pool Settings .

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