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Controlling multi-step storage management operations

US8346735B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0683
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is used in controlling multi-step storage management operations. From a specification of a desired configuration of a data storage system, a description of a multi-step transaction for producing the desired configuration is derived. The description includes directions for reacting to results of an intermediate step within the multi-step transaction. Management operations are invoked based on the description.

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