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System and method for flexible space reservations in a file system supporting persistent consistency point images

US7636744B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2004
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99956
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for flexible space reservations in a file system. An administrator of a storage system selects a fractional reserve percentage, which defines the size of the overwrite reserve that is to be maintained to ensure file writeability.

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