Palantir technologies inc. (20240211354). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSISTENT BACKUP OF DISTRIBUTED, TRANSACTIONAL DATABASES simplified abstract
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSISTENT BACKUP OF DISTRIBUTED, TRANSACTIONAL DATABASES
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSISTENT BACKUP OF DISTRIBUTED, TRANSACTIONAL DATABASES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240211354 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSISTENT BACKUP OF DISTRIBUTED, TRANSACTIONAL DATABASES
Simplified Explanation:
A distributed, transactional database uses timestamps, such as logical clock values, for entry versioning and transaction management in the database.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Use of timestamps for entry versioning and transaction management
- Pausing cleanup processes and issuing backup timestamps during backup procedures
- Deleting entries older than the backup timestamp during a restore to ensure consistency
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various industries such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and more where transactional databases are used.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures data consistency during backup and restore procedures
- Simplifies transaction management in distributed databases
- Provides a reliable method for versioning entries in the database
Benefits:
- Improved data integrity and consistency
- Efficient backup and restore processes
- Simplified transaction management
Commercial Applications: Title: "Timestamp-Based Transactional Database for Enhanced Data Management" This technology can be utilized by database management companies, cloud service providers, and businesses with large-scale data storage needs.
Prior Art: Readers can start their search for prior art related to this technology by looking into patents or research papers on distributed databases, transaction management, and data versioning using timestamps.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in distributed database technologies, transaction management systems, and data backup and restore procedures to enhance the efficiency of this technology.
Questions about Timestamp-Based Transactional Database: 1. How does the use of timestamps improve data versioning in a distributed database? 2. What are the potential challenges of implementing a timestamp-based transactional database system?
Original Abstract Submitted
a distributed, transactional database uses timestamps, such as logical clock values, for entry versioning and transaction management in the database. to write to the database, a service requests a timestamp to be inserted into the database with a new version of data. during a backup procedure, a cleanup process is paused, issuing new timestamps is paused, and a backup timestamp is generated, which results in an effective backup copy. during a restore of a backup, a snapshot of the database is loaded and any entries older than the backup timestamp are deleted, which ensures that a consistent restore has occurred.
