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Hierarchical scale unit values for storing instances of data among nodes of a distributed store

US9325802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2009
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/62
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques are described herein for storing instances of data among nodes of a distributed store based on hierarchical scale unit values. Hierarchical scale unit values are assigned to the respective nodes of the distributed store. A first instance (e.g., a primary instance) of a data module is stored in a first node having a first hierarchical scale unit value. A primary instance of the data module with respect to a data operation is an instance of the data module at which the data operation with respect to the data module is initiated or initially directed. A second instance (e.g., a primary or secondary instance) of the data module is stored in a second node having a second hierarchical scale unit value based on a magnitude of a difference between the first hierarchical scale unit value and the second hierarchical scale unit value. A secondary instance is essentially a “back-up” instance.

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