High availability network security systems

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Bonzo, Bryce P. (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C726S011000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10186239

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for a network security system are provided. The method includes providing a master device and a backup device within a cluster of network security devices, providing the backup device with state information for the master device, detecting failure in the cluster and using the state information to recover from the failure.

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