System and method for pooling and load distributing connection-oriented servers
US9077740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a system and method for managing connections between computers and a server pool. An exemplary system comprises a file configured to store a list of a plurality of servers in the server pool. The exemplary system further comprises a session distributor configured to distribute communication sessions among the plurality of servers by directing multiple requests for a common communication session to a specific one of the plurality of servers based on the list. The exemplary method includes selecting a server from a list of a plurality of servers stored in a file, selecting a port number, generating login information, and linking the server, port number, and login information such that multiple requests for a common communication session are directed to the server.
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