Executing data searches using generation identifiers
US11003687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/86
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques and mechanisms are disclosed to execute data searches using generation identifiers. In general, a method of executing the searches comprises broadcasting, from a search head, a first query to a plurality of indexers in a cluster, wherein a portion of the first query is directed to a set of data, and wherein the set of data comprises time-stamps within a particular time frame. The method further comprises providing, with the first query, a first generation identifier for the set of data, wherein the first generation identifier identifies a first indexer from the plurality of indexers to serve as a primary indexer for responding to queries that comprise the first generation identifier and that pertain to the set of data, wherein one or more indexers in the cluster other than the first indexer are designated as secondary indexers, wherein the secondary indexers are configured to ignore queries that pertain to the set of data and that comprise the first generation identifier. Subsequently, the method comprises receiving a response to the first query from the plurality of indexers.
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