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Method and system for dynamically reconfiguring a cluster of computer systems

  • US 5,822,531 A
  • Filed: 07/22/1996
  • Issued: 10/13/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/22/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of dynamically reconfiguring a cluster including a plurality of computer systems, said method comprising:

  • providing a first configuration file at each of a plurality of computer systems within a cluster, said first configuration file containing a current configuration of said cluster;

    creating a second configuration file at each of said plurality of computer systems, wherein said second configuration file specifies a modified configuration of said cluster, said modified configuration including a modified cluster topology;

    verifying said modified configuration, wherein verifying said modified configuration includes establishing communication with each computer system within said modified configuration and not within said current configuration; and

    in response to said verification, operating said cluster utilizing said modified configuration.

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