System and method for delegating file system operations
US7660829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a distributed file system configured to delegate file system operations to clients. The client obtains a delegation associated with an object managed by the server. The delegation enables the client to perform a file system operation on behalf of the server. The client caches the object and enables users associated with the client to access the object in accordance with the delegation.
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