Dynamic cluster code updating in logical partitions

Details Dynamic cluster code updating in logical partitions Dynamic cluster code updating in logical partitions

2005-06-28

2010-06-22

Khatri, Anil (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

C717S170000, C717S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07743372

ABSTRACT:
A first logical partition in a first processing complex of a server cluster is operated at a first level of a software code. Software code in a second logical partition in the same processing complex is updated to a second level. Processing operations are assumed by the second logical partition operating at the second level of software code. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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