Explore the intricacies of database transactions and ACID properties in this 52-minute technical presentation delivered by Nutanix expert Shiv Jha. Journey through the historical evolution of database transactions, delve into implementation strategies, and examine the complex challenges surrounding ACID properties in modern distributed systems. Master the nuances of distributed transactions through real-world examples from leading platforms like Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, and Google Spanner. Gain practical insights into database management fundamentals, trade-off considerations, and emerging transaction models in distributed environments. Benefit from Jha's extensive experience in databases, streams, and application architecture while learning how modern systems handle transaction complexity across distributed architectures.