A method for replicating data in a distributed computer environment wherein a plurality of servers are configured about one or more central hubs in a hub and spoke arrangement. In each of a plurality of originating nodes, updates and associated origination sequence numbers are sent to the central hub....http://www.google.com/patents/US6338092?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6338092 - Method, system and computer program for replicating data in a distributed computed environment