Application programming interface for temporary release of associated file locks on storage devices
US6766399B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0671
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for use in a computer system for performing an action on a storage volume being monitored by a program. The method includes the issuing of a command to suspend the notification handles associated with the storage volume and that are set up by the monitoring program. The notification handles associated with the storage volume are then suspended so as to allow performance of the action on the storage volume. Thereafter, a command is issued to resume the notification handles. The command results in a reinstitution or resumption of the notification handles associated with the storage volume. The invention additionally provides for enumeration of all the storage volumes being monitored prior to suspending the notification handles. Further, if the change to the storage volume is substantial in nature such that a user should be informed, an indication can be made to the user that the storage volume has changed.
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