Dynamic file system configurations
US6714949B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99953
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A first file system configuration may be dynamically migrated (morphed) into a second file system configuration on an object-by-object basis. During the migration operation, objects (directories and files, data and metadata) may be accessed by client applications through, either the first or second file system configurations. That is, objects are transparently shared between co-active first and second file system configurations. Additionally, a file system morph operation already in progress may be canceled with all objects previously morphed to the second file system configuration returned to the first file system configuration.
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