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Atomic multiple modification of data in a distributed storage system

US8255373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2008
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/2365
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Atomic multiple modifications of streams is provided. Streams are selected for the application of an atomic multiple modification. A lock is acquired on the meta-data associated with the streams. Each stream is de-coupled from its name. Multiple modifications are applied to the selected streams. After performing the modifications, names are coupled to the streams. The lock on the meta-data associated with each stream is released.

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