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Processes and apparatuses for generating file correspondency through replication and synchronization between target and source computers

US5950198A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1997
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99953
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Processes and apparatuses are provided for generating file correspondency between a source computer and a target computer. The process comprises determining a first source file key for at least a portion of the source file and searching for an existing file having at least a portion thereof represented by a first existing file key which matches the first source file key. If the first existing file key is located and if the portion of the existing file represented by the first existing file key is also disposed on the target computer, the file correspondency is generated by accessing the portion of the existing file represented by the first existing file key which is disposed on the target computer.

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