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Replication tracking method and apparatus for a distributed data processing system

US6253211A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1998
Grant dateJun 26, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99952
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Replication tracking apparatus is described for tracking replication of data in a distributed data processing system having plural application server computer systems interconnected via a network, wherein each application server has a database application having a database and means for communicating data from the database via the network to plural client computer systems and to others of the application servers. The apparatus generates an event message on detection of an absence of database replication by the application servers.

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