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Database schema upgrade as a service

US10268720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2018
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/805
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for upgrading a database schema in real time, wherein the database schema is associated with a plurality of databases is provided. The method may include installing a first plugin on a database upgrade process associated with a database. The method may include installing a second plugin on each database instance within the plurality of databases. The method may include determining a delta associated with a final target version of the database schema. Additionally, the method may include outlining an existence of an incongruence, an existence of an override or an existence of a customization removal based on the determined delta. The method may include performing a peer-to-peer broadcasting analysis between each database. The method may include defining a migration strategy for each database instance within the plurality of databases based on the peer-to-peer broadcasting analysis. The method may further include creating a script for upgrading the database schema.

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