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System and method for a data dictionary cache in a distributed system

US7421437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SAP AG · DE

Inventors

Kerstin Hoeft · Wiesloch, DE
Michael Tsesis · Heidelberg, DE
Reiner Hammerich · Wiesloch, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 10, 2003
Grant date	Sep 2, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 16, 2024

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S707/99932
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method to provide a data dictionary cache in a distributed system is disclosed. An application server may include a data dictionary broker agent to provide an interface between an underlying data dictionary and an application. The application server may also include one or more data dictionary caches to provide efficient access to frequently requested system information.

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