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Method and apparatus for moving subtrees in a distributed network directory

US5956718A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 1997
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99952
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for reorganizing a distributed directory is disclosed. A source logical group, such as a partition, is identified for reorganization. A destination object is selected to which the source logical group will become subordinate. Multiple simultaneous reorganizations of the distributed directory can be handled.

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