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Method and apparatus for eventually consistent delete in a distributed data store

US9015126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2011
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/275
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for effective delete operations in a distributed data store with eventually consistent replicated entries include determining to delete a particular entry from the distributed data store. Each entry includes a first field that holds data that indicates a key and a second field that holds data that indicates content associated with the key and a third field that holds data that indicates a version for the content. The method also comprises causing, at least in part, actions that result in marking the particular entry as deleted without removing the particular entry, and updating a version in the third field for the particular entry.

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