Extended page patching

A computer-implemented method for automatically patching pages of a first computer data storage device using an extended patching procedure, the method comprising:

• receiving, at a first server, a request for data;
• determining the request for data comprises a first page from the first computer data storage device;
• sending a request to perform a read operation from the first computer data storage device;
• receiving an indication that the read operation failed;
• selecting a policy for patching the first page;
• and
• based on the selected policy, determining an extended list of pages to be patched;
• sending a request for copies of the extended list of pages to a second server;
• and
• receiving the requested copies of the extended list of pages.

A system for extending page patching of a first computer data storage device, the system comprising:

• a database operable to store data;
• a server, wherein the server comprises:
• memory coupled to at least one processor, the memory comprising computer program instructions executable by the at least one processor;
• and
• the at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is operable to execute one or more components comprising:
• a database engine, wherein the database engine is operable to:
• request a first page from the first computer data storage device;
• determine the first page is defective;
• and
• select a policy for patching the first page;
• and
• based on the selected policy, determine a list of pages to be patched, wherein the list of pages extends beyond the first page.