Method and apparatus for managing clustered computer systems
US6393485B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clustered computer system provides both speed and reliability advantages. However, when communications between the clustered computers is compromised those same computers can become confused and corrupt database files. The present method and apparatus are used to improve the management of clustered computer systems. Specifically, the system expands the number of nodes available for failover conditions.
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