Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for performing database operations. A request is received to access database resources from a client over a network. An entry is added to a monitor list indicating a last access time to the database by the client, wherein the entry is associated with an access of database resources in response to the received request. The monitor list is scanned to determine an entry where a difference of a current time and last access time exceeds a timeout threshold. A calling a function is indicated in the entry. The function causes an abort operation to be performed to terminate the access of database resources associated with the determined entry.