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    arbitration_degradation_policy

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    • For V4.3.x, this parameter is available starting with V4.3.4.
    • For V4.2.5, this parameter is available starting with V4.2.5 BP1.
    • For V4.2.1, this parameter is available starting with V4.2.1 BP8.

    Description

    arbitration_degradation_policy specifies the auto-degradation strategy.

    Privilege requirements

    • Query the parameter

      The sys tenant and all user tenants can query this parameter by using the SHOW PARAMETERS statement or the GV$OB_PARAMETERS view.

    • Modify the parameter

      Only the sys tenant can modify this parameter. User tenants cannot modify this parameter.

    Attributes

    Attribute Description
    Type String
    Default value LS_POLICY
    Value range
    • LS_POLICY: Degradates the log stream replicas that fail.
    • CLUSTER_POLICY: Before degrading the log stream replicas that fail, the log stream leader checks whether it is connected to the RS. If it is not connected to the RS, the arbitration degradation is not executed, and the leader is resigned.
    Modifiable Yes. You can use the ALTER SYSTEM SET statement to modify the parameter.
    Effective upon OBServer node restart No. The setting takes effect immediately.

    Considerations

    When the value of this parameter is CLUSTER_POLICY, the log stream leader checks whether it is connected to the RS before executing the arbitration degradation. If it is not connected to the RS, the arbitration degradation is not executed, and the leader is resigned. The leader is then switched to the replica that is connected to the RS. The resigned replica cannot be elected as the leader again. It periodically checks whether it is connected to the RS. If it is connected to the RS again, it can be elected as the leader.

    Examples

    Set the auto-degradation strategy of the log stream replica to CLUSTER_POLICY.

    obclient> ALTER SYSTEM SET arbitration_degradation_policy = 'CLUSTER_POLICY';
    

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