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Systems and methods for on-demand data storage

US9152642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 17, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/84
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods provide on demand data storage by creating an unpartitioned storage pool; generating a unique volume identifier for a data storage volume at a predetermined location; pre-provisioning the data storage volume in a volume queue ready for use on-demand; and storing data on the data storage volume at the predetermined location on-demand.

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