Method and apparatus for resolving partial connectivity in a clustered computing system
US6757836B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2023
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Improved techniques for resolving partial connectivity in clustered computing systems are disclosed. The improved techniques allow for detection of one or more disconnections that cause a loss of full connectivity and then resolution of the disconnections by shutting down one or more appropriate nodes of the clustered computing system to regain full connectivity. As a result, the clustered computing system can effectively maintain a full connectivity condition that is often needed by software running on the nodes of the clustered computing system.
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