System and method for shifting functionality between multiple web servers

摘要

A system for providing network functionality from a plurality of network-connected servers to at least one network-connected client computer. A management component is coupled to each of the servers. A shifting component coupled to or within the management component operates to shift data and program components between the networkconnected servers so as to configure a selected server to implement a specified set of functionality. A redirection component responsive to a client request for the specified set of functionality redirects the requesting client to the selected server(s).