In a two-phase commit, what is the site that initiates the update known as?
A) director
B) initiator
C) coordinator
D) leader

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The site that initiates the update in a two-phase commit is known as the coordinator. It is responsible for coordinating and managing the distributed transaction and ensuring that all participating sites commit or abort the transaction unanimously. The other options (director, initiator, and leader) are not commonly used terms in the context of the two-phase commit protocol.

In a Two-Phase Commit, What Is the Site That Initiates