Comparative updates tracking to synchronize local operating para

Details Comparative updates tracking to synchronize local operating para Comparative updates tracking to synchronize local operating para

1998-08-31

2000-12-26

Follansbee, John A.

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

707200, 707201, 707202, G06F 1200

Patent

active

061674087

ABSTRACT:
In a multiprocessing system, a configuration manager maintains various reference parameters that are selectively copied by subordinate managed units to form local operating parameters, which subsequently govern operation of these managed units. A comparative technique is employed to track reference parameter updates, and synchronize each local operating parameter counterpart accordingly. At the configuration manager, reference parameters include reference profiles and reference characteristics. Each reference profile specifies one or more of the reference characteristics. At each managed unit, the operating parameters include subcribed-to profiles and operating characteristics; both are initially copied from the configuration manager's reference profiles/characteristics. Each local operating profile specifies one or more of the operating characteristics. Each managed unit operates according to its locally maintained operating characteristics. When certain update criteria are satisfied, a managed unit and the configuration manager cooperatively synchronize the manage unit's local operating profiles and characteristics with the configuration manager's reference profiles and characteristics. This involves comparing the reference and operating profiles to identify new, updated, or deleted operating characteristics. Also, the local operating profiles and operating characteristics may be cross-referenced to identify any "orphan" characteristics for deletion.

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