Implementation of fast and reliable metadata operations
US11789822B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0679
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure describes techniques for implementing fast and reliable metadata operations. A metadata area instance may be created in a persistent memory associated with a host. The metadata area instance may comprise a first portion configured to store an initial state of metadata, a second portion configured to store an actual state of the metadata, and a third portion configured to store a plurality of modifications to the metadata. A main copy of the metadata may be generated by performing write operations in the metadata area instance. The main copy of the metadata may be updated based on receiving information indicative of a modification to the metadata.
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