System and method for efficient repurposing of connections in a multi-tenant database environment
US11120036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are systems and methods for providing access to a database in a multi-tenant environment, including the use of a connection pool, with support for efficient repurposing of connections. In accordance with an embodiment, a software application can request that a connection be provided, to enable access to the database. In response to receiving the request, the connection pool can first determine if a particular connection with the exact desired attributes already exists within the pool, but is borrowed at the time of the request. If such a connection exists, then the connection pool can wait a period of time for that particular connection to become available, referred to herein as a double-wait. Subsequently, if the particular connection is not made available within the double-wait time period, the connection pool resumes its usual operation, for example by repurposing other connections.
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