Patent ReferencesMethod for verifying responses to messages using a barrier message Storage access validation to data messages using partial storage address data indexed entries containing permissible address range validation for message source Remote data mirroring having preselection of automatic recovery or intervention required when a disruption is detected Method and means for backup and restoration of a database system linked to a system for filing data System and method for database recovery using a mirrored snapshot of an online database Patent #: 6983295 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10762723 filed on 01/22/2004US Classes:707/204, Archiving or backup707/200, FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE707/100, DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE707/201Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users)ExaminersPrimary: Kindred, Alford W.Assistant: Ortiz, Belix M. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 17/30AbstractA method is provided to verify a database copy of a primary database which has been replicated. A secondary physically consistent copy of the primary database is put in a state of quiesce while the primary database is allowed to resume update activity. The consistent copy, in a state of quiesce, can be used for database maintenance activities or as a recovery source should the primary database be damaged, but the consistent copy is first checked for integrity by using a Verify option before such recovery source is utilized. | |