after image journal

after image journal (plural after image journals)

1. (computing, databases) A transaction log acting as a version of a database entry after an update is recorded.

   Coordinate term: before image journal

   • 1990, Operator's Manual Automated Data Processing System AN/MYQ-4A, (NSN 7010-01-158-5397), page 117:

     The -RESTORE attribute can only be set if the system's after image journal is open.

   • 1999, Lilian Hobbs, Ian Smith, Ken England, Rdb, A Comprehensive Guide, page 260:

     There may be one or multiple AIJ files, but whichever method is used there will only be one after-image journal file open at any time for an individual database.

   • 2005, Nicholas Sherwood, Enterprise Security Architecture, A Business-Driven Approach, page 335:

     'After' image journaling - taking an image (copy) of the record after a transaction and storing in 'after image' journal table.

   • 2006, David L. Cannon, Timothy S. Bergmann, Brady Pamplin, CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide, page 236:

     This capability is based on a transaction log used with a before-image journal and after-image journal.