How to archive a distributed (database) transaction between a java and c++ application?

Question

I'd like to know how to archive a distributed (database) transaction between a java and a c++ application.

Are there some frameworks/jdbc extensions to do this? What pitfalls may arise?

The solution may be oracle-specific, but a more general approach (at least on the java side) would be prefered, if equal.

Answer 1

I think since transactions are bound to a database connection (that I know of) both of the applications would need to communicate requests through some common service.