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Managing database connections

US7844720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2008
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/284
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for managing a database connection, comprising the steps of: in responsive to a connection request of a first application, allocating an available connection for the first application; if there is no available connection, selecting a held connection being used by a second application; backing up connection context of the held connection; releasing the held connection; and allocating the held connection for the first application. Since connection context of the application has been restorably backed up, a connection of the application can be cut off and the connection re-scheduled when necessary. As a result, the connection utilization rate is enhanced. The present invention further provides a device and system that can manage a database connection based on the technology of connection pools. (FIG. 5)

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