Parallel computing system using coordinator and master nodes for load balancing and distributing work
US7647590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/5011
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and article of manufacture for parallel application load balancing and distributed work management. In one embodiment, a hierarchy of master nodes may be used to coordinate the actions of pools of worker nodes. Further, the activity of the master nodes may be controlled by a “coordinator” node. A coordinator node may be configured to distribute work unit descriptions to the collection of master nodes. If needed, embodiments of the invention may be scaled to deeper hierarchies.
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