Index: src/docbkx/book.xml =================================================================== --- src/docbkx/book.xml (revision 1125509) +++ src/docbkx/book.xml (working copy) @@ -740,8 +740,12 @@ is filled. The writebuffer is 2MB by default. Before an HTable instance is discarded, either close() or flushCommits() should be invoked so Puts - will not be lost. - + will not be lost. + + Note: htable.delete(Delete); does not go in the writebuffer! This only applies to Puts. + + For additional information on write durability, review the ACID semantics page. + For fine-grained control of batching of Puts or Deletes, see the batch methods on HTable.