Method and system of reclaiming storage space in data storage systems
US7587568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/023
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system of reclaiming storage space in data storage systems is disclosed. In one embodiment, a high water mark of a data container is adjusted after data in the data container is compacted. As a result, unused space in the data container can be reclaimed.
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