Method and apparatus for controlling server activation in a multi-threaded environment
March 12, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesCoumarin derivatives and antiallergic agents containing the same Multiple-redundant fault detection system and related method for its use Power failure detection and shut down timer User-modifiable popup menus for object oriented behavior Means for providing a graceful power shut-down capability in a multiprocessor system having certain processors not inherently having a power shut-down capability Palette and parts view of a composite object in an object oriented computer system Network file management with user determined hierarchical file structures and means for intercepting application program open and save commands for inputting and displaying user inputted descriptions of the location and content of files Graphical user interface system and methods for improved user feedback Method for providing a readily distinguishable template and means of duplication thereof in a computer system graphical user interface Method and apparatus for facilitating integration of software objects between workspaces in a data processing system graphical user interface InventorsApplicationNo. 267501 filed on 03/12/1999US Classes:714/4, Of network714/57Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display)ExaminersPrimary: Gossage, GlennAssistant: Bonzo, Bryce P. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 011/00AbstractA method and apparatus for controlling server activation. In the prior art, there exists a race condition between the shutting down of an old server and the starting up of a new server. Further, rapidly restarting servers, such as daemonic servers, are prone to thrashing behavior. However, an embodiment of the invention avoids this undesired behavior by providing an additional "shutting down" state in the server finite state machine running in the ORB daemon. This additional state allows an old server to complete the necessary shut down procedures prior to the startup of a new server. Also, a process is provided for handling servers that are too slow to shut down or start up. A second additional state is provided in the server finite state machine to handle self started servers.Other References
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