Transaction journaling provides the capability to log database updates to either files or disk partitions. The intention of the transaction journal is to provide a log of updates that can be made available for database recovery, in the event that the system uncontrollably fails.

jBASE Journaling provides update recording and play back in a range of configurations such as: simple item update recording and replay, Transaction update recording and replay, and Hot Standby recording and replay. There is a configuration available for the cautious to the paranoid.

Transaction journaling is very flexible allowing organizations to choose the time to recovery and the performance profile. In addition, jBASE supports Two phase commit transactions allowing network safe and distributed transactions. Transaction Journaling is a separately purchasable option.