Patent ID: 8386830
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A server switching method for a server system that includes active servers, at least one standby server and a management server that are equipped with storage devices and process modules respectively and that are all connected through a network, the method comprising: the management server implementing the steps of: when receiving an event from the active server, judging whether or not is it possible for the standby server to perform the service of the active server based on server information held in a storage device; instructing the standby server to perform the service of the active server, if possible; judging whether or not disk image stored in advance in the storage device of the standby server lacks some pieces of software based on the server information and software management information; and if the disk images stored in advance in the storage device of the standby server lacks some pieces of software, the management server further performs steps of: