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Method and system for replicating data in a distributed computer environment

  • US 6,529,960 B2
  • Filed: 06/29/2001
  • Issued: 03/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for replicating data in a distributed data processing system, the method comprising:

  • associating a set of originating nodes with a first level central hub;

    associating a set of first level central hubs with a second level central hub;

    replicating a database at each originating node in the set of originating nodes;

    receiving an update for replication from a given first level central hub at the second level central hub;

    sending updates associated with the received update from the second level central hub to first level central hubs within the set of first level central hubs; and

    tracking acknowledgments sent by first level central hubs to the second level central hub.

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