CPC G06F 16/2272 (2019.01) [G06F 16/256 (2019.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method for performing a query, the method comprising:
transmitting a list of active indexers in an indexer cluster from a cluster master for receipt by a first search head, wherein the cluster master is communicatively coupled with the indexer cluster comprising a plurality of indexers;
receiving a first slot request at the cluster master from the first search head in response to a query, wherein the first search head is operable to transmit the query to the active indexers for execution upon the first slot request being granted; and
responsive to a determination that the first slot request cannot be granted, transmitting a denial for a slot request to the first search head and dispensing with the query in accordance with an enforcement mode.
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