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Methods and apparatus for multi-resolution replication of files in a parallel computing system using semantic information

US9165014B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2012
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques are provided for storing files in a parallel computing system using different resolutions. A method is provided for storing at least one file generated by a distributed application in a parallel computing system. The file comprises one or more of a complete file and a sub-file. The method comprises the steps of obtaining semantic information related to the file; generating a plurality of replicas of the file with different resolutions based on the semantic information; and storing the file and the plurality of replicas of the file in one or more storage nodes of the parallel computing system. The different resolutions comprise, for example, a variable number of bits and/or a different sub-set of data elements from the file. A plurality of the sub-files can be merged to reproduce the file.

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