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System and method to improve processing time of databases by cache optimization

US7512591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2006
Grant dateMar 31, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99932
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed to improve processing time of a database system by continuous automatic background optimization of a cache memory that is fragmented into a plurality of cache fragments. The system and method include collecting indicators about efficiency of individual cache fragments by at least one of measuring a cache hit ratio of each cache fragment, measuring a processing time that a CPU of the database system needs to prepare data in the individual cache fragments, and measuring execution time the CPU needs to process the data in accordance with a SQL query. The system and method include calculating and revising approximation curves for measured values of each cache fragment to find a combination of cache fragment sizes with a highest system throughput. The system and method include changing the sizes of the cache fragments to receive highest system throughput.

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