Distributed namespace aggregation
US7640247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99952
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to distributed namespace aggregation. In aspects, a distributed file system is extended to allow multiple servers to seamlessly host files associated with aggregated links and/or aggregated roots. A request for a directory listing of an aggregated link or root may cause a server to sniff multiple other servers that host files associated with the link or root to create and return a concatenated result. Sniffing may also be used to determine which servers host the file to which the client is requesting access. Altitude may be used to determine which servers to make visible to the client and may also be used to determine which servers are in the same replica group and which are not.
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