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Branching optimization in a multi-database system

US8434075B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2009
Grant dateApr 30, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/24542
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Execution of a query is optimized. A plurality of plans for executing the query on a multi-database system are analyzed. A first plan having a first step and a second step is selected. The first step of the first plan is executed. The plan selection is re-evaluated before executing the second step of the first plan. A second plan of the plurality of plans for executing the query is executed to produce a result. The result is stored.

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