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Intercluster repository synchronizer and method of synchronizing objects using a synchronization indicator and shared metadata

US9231988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2011
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/85
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An intercluster repository synchronizer and method for synchronizing objects are disclosed. An example intercluster repository synchronizer includes an information processing system, including a processor, computer-readable medium, and network device. The intercluster repository synchronizer includes a structured information repository on the computer-readable medium. The structured information repository contains a plurality of records corresponding to a selected group of stored information objects. The intercluster repository synchronizer further includes a synchronization indicator that stores an address associated with a remote replication target. The intercluster repository synchronizer also includes a replicator, operable to send a message using the network device to the replication target responsive to changes in the structured information repository, and further operable to receive a message that a plurality of stored information objects have been duplicated at the remote replication target. The duplicated stored information objects are selected based on a shared metadata indicator stored in the structured information repository.

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