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Method and system for executing and undoing distributed server change operations

US7249174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2003
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/1034
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for executing and undoing distributed server change operations for a collection of server objects across multiple target servers in a transaction-safe manner is provided. In one embodiment, server change operations for a collection of server objects, such as files and configuration file entries, are specified in a transaction package. The target servers to which the specified change operation are directed are also identified in the transaction package. Parameter values for each of the identified target servers are specified through a parameter file in the transaction package. The transaction package is sent to the identified target servers, which execute the change operations on the target servers in a transaction-safe manner using these parameter values.

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