Method for automatic monitoring of managed server health
US7233989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/326
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Node Manager monitors the status of multiple servers. The Node Manager detects server failures, periodically monitors server health status, and performs server maintenance. When the Node Manager detects a server failure, it determines whether or not the server should be restarted. While periodically monitoring servers, the Node Manager may determine how often to trigger a health check, how long to wait for a response, and how to proceed if the server is deemed failed. The Node Manager may be controlled by an Administrative Server directly or by an external administrative agent. An administrative agent may control the Node Manager by interfacing with the Administrative Server. The Node Manager and AS may authenticate each other and encode their communications to each other for increased security.
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