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Data cache techniques in support of synchronization of databases in a distributed environment

US8660987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2012
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/275
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for synchronizing a database server to a current status of a client database using data cache techniques is provided. Upon initiating synchronization, the database server receives an identification of a client connection, and creates a server-cache-table having a structure that is compatible with the client database. Database records from a corresponding client-cache-table are received through the client connection and inserted into the server-cache-table. The server-cache-table is merged into the database server. Similar cache-tables can be utilized to synchronize data from the database server to the client. Optionally, a parent-cache-table can be created on the server and populated with records associated with the identified client. Queries and other database operations during synchronization can be performed over the parent-cache-table to further optimize performance.

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