Palantir Technologies. has been granted a patent for a computer-implemented method of distributed task orchestration. The method involves detecting pending tasks, starting them through an atomic operation, writing task specifications, and removing the pending tasks key from a replicated configuration system. GlobalData’s report on Palantir Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Distributed task orchestration in a computing environment
The patent US12074942B2 outlines a computer-implemented method for distributed task orchestration within a distributed computing environment. The method begins with a processor detecting a distributed task that is pending initiation, identified by a pending tasks key in a replicated configuration system. The process involves starting the task through an atomic compare and swap operation, which adds a started key to the configuration system. Following this, a detailed specification of the task, including its steps and the hosts responsible for execution, is written to the system under a new version of the current tasks key. The method concludes with the removal of the pending tasks key from the configuration system.
Additionally, the patent includes provisions for monitoring and managing the task execution process. It allows for setting historical and forward watches on the pending tasks key, detecting the completion of task steps, and handling scenarios where steps cannot be completed. The method also incorporates a time-to-live feature for the started key, ensuring it is automatically removed after a specified duration. Furthermore, if a task step fails, the method provides for restarting the distributed task after a designated time. The claims also extend to a computer-readable storage medium that contains executable instructions for performing the described method, emphasizing the systematic approach to managing distributed tasks effectively.
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