REPLICATION OF ASSETS ACROSS DATA CENTERS

摘要

The replication of an asset from a source cluster in a source data center to multiple target clusters in multiple destination data centers. The replication occurs by first estimating or determining a cost parameter associated with copying of the asset from the source cluster to each of at least some of the target clusters. As an example, the cost parameter might be a geographical parameter, but might also be any cost parameter such as a channel bandwidth, channel cost, utilization ratio or the like. Based on the cost parameters, an order of replication priority is determined. Then, the replication is initiated in accordance with the prioritization. The replication may occur in multiple phases, and replication prioritization may occur on a per phase basis.

主权项

1. A method for replicating an asset from a source cluster in a source data center to a plurality of target clusters in a plurality of destination data centers, the method comprising:
an act of at least estimating a cost parameter associated with copying of the asset from the source cluster to each of at least some of the target clusters; an act of prioritizing an order of replication based on the cost parameters; and an act of initiating the replication in accordance with the prioritization.