Patent ID: 7127512
Filing Date: 2006-10-24
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for synchronizing data between members of a web farm, the web farm comprising a primary member, at least one backup member, and a distribution server, the method comprising: determining, at the primary member, whether a new data is available to the web farm at said distribution server; if the new data is available, at said primary member, placing the web farm in a prepare state, wherein when said web farm is in said prepared state said primary member causes the primary member and each backup member to: at the primary member, if not notified by one or more of said primary member and each said backup member within said predetermined time from the start of said prepare state, placing the web farm in an abort state, wherein when said web farm is in said abort state, said primary member causes the primary member and each backup member to roll back said new data.