Abstract: In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises deploying a dual-active database on a first active database site and a second active database site. The first active database site comprises a first group of disks including a first sub-group of disks and a second sub-group of disks respectively corresponding to a third sub-group of disks and a fourth sub-group of disks included in a second group of disks in the second active database site. The method further comprises storing a first set of database logs on the first sub-group of disks while a second set of database logs is being written on the second sub-group of disks. Contents of the second set of database logs are consistent with contents of the first set of database logs and function as a duplication of the first set of database logs.

Abstract: A method for managing a configuration of an electronic system having a plurality of locations configured to receive hardware units is disclosed. The method may include receiving hardware unit parameters corresponding to hardware units currently installed and pending installation in the electronic system and retrieving configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include generating a plurality of hardware unit times to failure (TTFs) for the plurality of locations by applying, to a failure prediction model, the hardware parameters for hardware units currently installed and pending installation and the configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include using a selection criteria to select the plurality of hardware unit predicted TTFs corresponding to the plurality of locations and reporting at least one recommended hardware unit installation location from the plurality of locations within the electronic system.

Abstract: A method for managing a configuration of an electronic system having a plurality of locations configured to receive hardware units is disclosed. The method may include receiving hardware unit parameters corresponding to hardware units currently installed and pending installation in the electronic system and retrieving configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include generating a plurality of hardware unit times to failure (TTFs) for the plurality of locations by applying, to a failure prediction model, the hardware parameters for hardware units currently installed and pending installation and the configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include using a selection criteria to select the plurality of hardware unit predicted TTFs corresponding to the plurality of locations and reporting at least one recommended hardware unit installation location from the plurality of locations within the electronic system.

Abstract: A method for managing a configuration of an electronic system having a plurality of locations configured to receive hardware units is disclosed. The method may include receiving hardware unit parameters corresponding to hardware units currently installed and pending installation in the electronic system and retrieving configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include generating a plurality of hardware unit times to failure (TTFs) for the plurality of locations by applying, to a failure prediction model, the hardware parameters for hardware units currently installed and pending installation and the configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include using a selection criteria to select the plurality of hardware unit predicted TTFs corresponding to the plurality of locations and reporting at least one recommended hardware unit installation location from the plurality of locations within the electronic system.

Abstract: A method for managing a configuration of an electronic system having a plurality of locations configured to receive hardware units is disclosed. The method may include receiving hardware unit parameters corresponding to hardware units currently installed and pending installation in the electronic system and retrieving configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include generating a plurality of hardware unit times to failure (TTFs) for the plurality of locations by applying, to a failure prediction model, the hardware parameters for hardware units currently installed and pending installation and the configuration data for the electronic system. The method may also include using a selection criteria to select the plurality of hardware unit predicted TTFs corresponding to the plurality of locations and reporting at least one recommended hardware unit installation location from the plurality of locations within the electronic system.

Abstract: A distributed software application comprises a plurality of software components within a plurality of executables. A manager component for the distributed software application handles: an addition of one or more first resources to the distributed software application on behalf of the distributed software application and/or a removal of one or more second resources from the distributed software application on behalf of the distributed software application.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises a substitute manager component that upon failure of a first manager component, obtains management responsibility for a distributed software application from the first manager component and queries one or more software components of the distributed software application for state information of the one or more software components. The substitute manager component employs the state information to determine whether one or more recovery actions are needed for the distributed software application to recover from the failure of the first manager component.

Abstract: Magnetoelectronic device structures and methods for fabricating the same are provided. One method comprises forming a first and a second conductor. The first conductor is electrically coupled to an interconnect stack. A first insulating layer is deposited overlying the first conductor and the second conductor. A via is etched to substantially expose the first conductor. A protective capping layer is deposited by electroless deposition within the via and is electrically coupled to the first conductor. A magnetic memory element layer is formed within the via and overlying the second insulating layer and the second conductor.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a flux concentrating system (62) for use in a magnetoelectronics device is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a bit line (10) formed in a substrate (12) and forming a first material layer (24) overlying the bit line (10) and the substrate (12). Etching is performed to form a trench (58) in the first material layer (24) and a cladding layer (56) is deposited in the trench (52). A buffer material layer (58) is formed overlying the cladding layer (56) and a portion of the buffer material layer (58) and a portion of the cladding layer (56) is removed.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a flux concentrating system (62) for use in a magnetoelectronics device is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a bit line (10) formed in a substrate (12) and forming a first material layer (24) overlying the bit line (10) and the substrate (12). Etching is performed to form a trench (58) in the first material layer (24) and a cladding layer (56) is deposited in the trench (52). A buffer material layer (58) is formed overlying the cladding layer (56) and a portion of the buffer material layer (58) and a portion of the cladding layer (56) is removed.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a cladded conductor (42) for use in a magnetoelectronics device is provided. The method includes providing a substrate (10) and forming a conductive barrier layer (12) overlying the substrate (10). A dielectric layer (16) is formed overlying the conductive barrier layer (12) and a conducting line (20) is formed within a portion of the dielectric layer (16). The dielectric layer (16) is removed and a flux concentrator (30) is formed overlying the conducting line (20).

Abstract: A grip for an apparatus having a shaft comprises an elongate hollow sleeve adapted to be slidably inserted on to the shaft and is shrinkable upon the application of heat at a preselected temperature range so that the sleeve contracts and surroundingly attaches to the shaft. A tubular member is adapted to be slidably inserted over the sleeve such that the sleeve and the tubular member together form an easily attachable grip. In a further aspect of the invention the sleeve and/or the tubular member are provided with an adhesive. The adhesive may take the form of a two part curable adhesive such as an epoxy. One of the parts is applied to the outer surface of the sleeve and the other part is applied to the interior surface to the tubular member such that the parts mix upon sliding of the grip sections upon one another. In another embodiment of the invention, the two part adhesive is applied to either the exterior of the sleeve or the interior of the tubular member.

Abstract: A process for cooling a heated polymer film by applying to both surfaces of the heated film, a cooling liquid adapted for wetting contact with the film surfaces. The viscosity of the layers of liquid adhering to the film surfaces is significantly reduced to facilitate removal of such liquid layers. The viscosity can be reduced by significantly raising the temperature of the adhering liquid layers after the film has been sufficiently cooled or by changing the adhering liquid to a different liquid of lower viscosity. Preferably, the liquid layers are removed for the film surfaces by conveying the liquid carrying film upwardly to cause the liquid layers to each form into a generally triangular shape with the vertex extending upwardly and blowing air stream downwardly against each such vertex.

Abstract: A process of cooling a heated polyethylene terephthalate film by applying cooling liquid to both surfaces of the heated film and, after the temperature of the film has decreased sufficiently, removing the cooling liquid from the film, wherein the cooling liquid has a pH value between 6 and 3.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a color display tube in which after the envelope is formed the shadow mask is displaced relative to the display window via movable positioning members provided in the envelope. After the color display tube is assembled a test pattern is displayed on the display screen and is optimized by means of positioning members 23, such that the shadow mask is accurately aligned relative to the display screen 6. The adjusted position is fixed by forming a number of welds, using a laser 33, between the connection means 12 and the support elements 10 in the display window 1.

Abstract: An elongate putting strip having a rebound block at one end thereof with a number of rebound faces at different widths arranged therearound. The block may be rotatably adjusted to present any of its faces to the length of the strip to require different degrees of putting skill. The rebound block also effective lengthens the putting path for the ball being driven along the strip. Each face of the rebound block is inclined relative to the vertical and the block has a layer of heavy, dense material positioned high enough to be struck by the ball to enhance the rebound action of the latter. The strip is hinged so that it may be folded into a compact package for carrying or storing purposes.

Abstract: A method and device for longitudinally stretching polymeric film, characterized by the strict isolation of the tensioning operation from the heating and the cooling operations of the film, by the symmetrical heating and cooling of the film, and by carrying out the heating of the film in two stages, namely preheating by means of diffused IR-radiation, and a full heating, preferably along a line, by means of bundled IR-radiation. The film stretched in this manner meets high standards of flatness and surface quality, and is subject to minimum waste losses and is especially useful in the photographic field.