Patent ID: 7853624
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for optimizing a federated database and data structure management system having a federated database server and a plurality of data source servers comprising the steps of: a) determining schema and metadata configurations of the data source servers; b) enumerating available resources; c) enumerating security and confidentiality requirements; d) calculating an optimal federated database and data structure management system design based on the schema and metadata, the enumerated available resources, and the enumerated security and confidentiality requirements at both; e) facilitating testing data structure availability and handling exceptions, comprising the steps of: f) designing an optimal federated database and data structure management system based on flags, indicators, syntax modifications determined in step e)-6); and g) providing functionality for user input including user heuristics and data inputs.