Patents Assigned to RAINfinity, Inc.
  • Distributed server cluster with graphical user interface
    Patent number: 6801949
    Abstract: A scalable, distributed, highly available, load balancing server system having multiple machines is provided that functions as a front server layer between a network (such as the Internet) and a back-end server layer having multiple machines functioning as Web file servers, FTP servers, or other application servers. The front layer machines comprise a server cluster that performs fail-over and dynamic load balancing for both server layers. The operation of the servers on both layers is monitored, and when a server failure at either layer is detected, the system automatically shifts network traffic from the failed machine to one or more operational machines, reconfiguring front-layer servers as needed without interrupting operation of the server system. The server system automatically accommodates additional machines in the server cluster, without service interruption. The system operates with a dynamic reconfiguration protocol that permits reassignment of network addresses to the front layer machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Rainfinity, Inc.
    Inventors: Jehoshua Bruck, Vasken Bohossian, Chenggong Charles Fan, Paul LeMahieu, Philip Love
  • Distributed server cluster for controlling network traffic
    Patent number: 6691165
    Abstract: A scalable, distributed, highly available, load balancing server system having multiple machines is provided that functions as a front server layer between a network (such as the Internet) and a back-end server layer having multiple machines functioning as Web file servers, FTP servers, or other application servers. The front layer machines comprise a server cluster that performs fail-over and dynamic load balancing for both server layers. The operation of the servers on both layers is monitored, and when a server failure at either layer is detected, the system automatically shifts network traffic from the failed machine to one or more operational machines, reconfiguring front-layer servers as needed without interrupting operation of the server system. The server system automatically accommodates additional machines in the server cluster, without service interruption. The system operates with a dynamic reconfiguration protocol that permits reassignment of network addresses to the front layer machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: RAINfinity, Inc.
    Inventors: Jehoshua Bruck, Vasken Bohossian, Chenggong Fan, Paul LeMahieu, Philip Love