Handling un-partitioning of a computer network
US7899934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for handling un-partitioning of a computer network are disclosed. Routing information may be stored on a first node in the network when the network is partitioned into a first group of nodes and a second group of nodes, where the first node is in the first group of nodes. Storing the routing information on the first node may include storing information usable to route messages to nodes in the first group of nodes. A technique for determining when the second group of nodes has become un-partitioned from the first group of nodes (i.e., for determining when the partition has been repaired) may be employed. In response to determining that the second group of nodes has become un-partitioned from the first group of nodes, the routing information on the first node may be modified. Modifying the routing information on the first node may include storing information useable to route messages to nodes in the second group of nodes.
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