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Method and system for implementing writable snapshots in a virtualized storage environment

US11314421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2019
Grant dateApr 26, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/84
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an improved approach for implementing and maintaining writable snapshots. An efficient approach is provided for implementing snapshots that can be used to immediately create snapshots without incurring any detectable delays in providing access to the new snapshots. Also described are improved metadata structures that can be used to implement and maintain the writable snapshots.

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