Method and apparatus for transaction processing in a distributed database system
First Claim
1. A distributed database system comprising:
- transaction generator means for generating database transactions;
a plurality of data servers; and
data directory server means in communication with said transaction generator means and each of said data servers, said data directory server means receiving database transactions from said transaction generator means and selecting at least one data server for processing each said database transaction.
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Abstract
A subscriber management system includes at least one Data Directory Server (DDS) located between one or more transaction generators and one or more data servers. The DDS efficiently routes transactions and provides data location functions. The DDS provides high data availability, high on-line transaction rates, batch capabilities, scalability and maintainability. In particular, based upon internal rules within the DDS and the particular transaction type, the DDS routes transactions to the appropriate server(s). Transactions are classified according to where they may be executed. Specifically, transactions may be classified as SPECIFIC, ANY or ALL. A SPECIFIC transaction must be processed at one or more specific servers irrespective of the accompanying arguments. An ANY transaction may be processed at any of the enterprise servers and selection is made randomly. Finally, an ALL transaction requires sequencing through each of the data servers within the enterprise and repetitively performing the transaction.
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14 Claims
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1. A distributed database system comprising:
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transaction generator means for generating database transactions; a plurality of data servers; and data directory server means in communication with said transaction generator means and each of said data servers, said data directory server means receiving database transactions from said transaction generator means and selecting at least one data server for processing each said database transaction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A subscriber management system for processing subscriber account records comprising:
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a plurality of client terminals for operation by a customer service representative for initiating database transactions; a plurality of servers for storing said subscriber account records and allowing read and write access to said subscriber account records; and at least one data directory server for determining which of said servers is to be accessed for processing said database transactions, said data directory server being in communication with each of said client terminals and each of said servers; further comprising at least one cross reference server, said cross reference servers indicating each of the accessible servers in said subscriber management system. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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