File Locking

File locking is a mechanism that prevents multiple users or processes from accessing and modifying a file simultaneously by restricting write access to a file to only one user or process at a time.This is crucial for maintaining data integrity and preventing conflicts.

Panzura CloudFS enables file locking to operate globally, at the software application level and the application's locking capabilities apply.

File locking ensures:

• Data integrity: Prevents data corruption caused by multiple users modifying the same data at the same time.
• Concurrency control: Manages access to shared resources in a controlled manner.
• Transaction support: Ensures that data changes are atomic and consistent.

By implementing file locking, systems can maintain data consistency and prevent conflicts in multi-user environments.