Management of network devices within a dispersed data storage network
US8819781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0823
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of managing devices in a dispersed data storage network is disclosed. A device list is maintained including entries for every device in the dispersed data storage network. Each entry lists a public key, a network address, and hardware identifier for the corresponding device. On startup each device sends a request to join the network. The request includes the device's public key, network address, and hardware identifier. The request is compared with the device list, and, based on the comparison, and, in some cases, administrator action, the request is granted or denied.
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