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System and method for implementing journaling in a multi-node environment

US7240057B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 2002
Grant dateJul 3, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99953
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed for providing journaling in a computer environment. An embodiment of the present invention comprises providing a first node and a second node; providing a journal wherein the journal is accessible by the first node and the second node; requesting a change in lock status by the first node; and executing a task by the second node in response to the request for the change in lock status by the first node.

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