Data storage hierarchy with shared storage level
US5239647A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99956
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data storage hierarchy which inherently allows for a level 1 storage file to be uniquely identified across an entire network is disclosed. A directory naming convention is employed which includes an internal identifier and a name for each subdivision of the network. Because each file can be uniquely identified across the network, a single level 1 storage space in a file space, or a directory therein, can be used for the entire network. Also, because of the inherent uniqueness of the naming system, common DASD control files otherwise required to map between level 1 storage files and their level 0 source files can be eliminated.
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