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Methods of multi-server application synchronization without stopping I/O

US8656073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2012
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/82
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method according to one embodiment includes receiving, at an I/O Handler, an instruction to initiate a backup operation on data associated with an application running on multiple servers; and stretching communication between instances of the application and data storage volumes associated therewith during initiating the backup operation. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also disclosed.

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