Method and system for dynamically reconfiguring a cluster of computer systems

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PATENT NO 5822531
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08681324

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A method and system for dynamically reconfiguring a cluster of computer systems are disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, a first configuration file is provided at a plurality of computer systems within a cluster that specifies a current configuration of the cluster. A second configuration file is created at each of the plurality of computer systems that specifies a modified configuration of the cluster. The modified configuration is then verified. In response to the verification, the cluster is operated utilizing the modified configuration. In accordance with one embodiment, the dynamic reconfiguration of the cluster can include a reconfiguration of the cluster topology or resources.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gorczyca, Robert Cambridge, MA 1 215
Rashid, Aamir Arshad Norwood, MA 2 215
Rodgers, Kevin Forress Derry, NH 2 233
Warnsman, Stuart Watertown, MA 2 254
Weaver, Thomas Van Dripping Springs, TX 6 331

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