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Large distributed database clustering systems and methods

US9805108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2013
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/273
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for managing asynchronous replication in a distributed database environment, while providing for scaling of the distributed database. A cluster of nodes can be assigned roles for managing partitions of data within the database and processing database requests. In one embodiment, each cluster includes a node with a primary role to process write operations and mange asynchronous replication of the operations to at least one secondary node. Each cluster or set of nodes can host one or more partitions of database data. Collectively, the cluster or set of nodes define a shard cluster that hosts all the data of the distributed database. Each shard cluster, individual nodes, or sets of nodes can be configured to manage the size of any hosted partitions, splitting database partitions, migrating partitions, and/or managing expansion of shard clusters to encompass new systems.

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