Representing and storing an optimized file system using a system of symlinks, hardlinks and file archives
US8386443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/1748
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data de-duplication system is used with network attached storage and serves to reduce data duplication and file storage costs. Techniques utilizing both symlinks and hardlinks ensure efficient deletion file/data cleanup and avoid data loss in the event of crashes.
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