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Characterization of data access using file system

US6442682B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1999
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method manage data stored on one or more data storage devices using an adaptive file system by characterizing the data on the data storage devices managed by the file system; and tuning the file system by selecting one or more options to configure a kernel during boot-up and an operating system during mount time.

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