Systems and methods for reducing data fragmentation
US10324628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/90348
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed computer-implemented method for reducing data fragmentation may include (1) identifying update data which updates an initial data set; (2) categorizing, using a database manager, the update data based on how the update data is expected to impact digital storage device resources; (3) storing the update data in a physical storage device in a physical order based on the category of the update data; and (4) updating, after storing the update data, an extent map indicating a mapping of logical locations of the update data to physical locations at which the update data is stored. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
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