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Augmenting virtual directories

US9239860B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2010
Grant dateJan 19, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/188
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for linking data. In some embodiments, this includes creating a virtual directory in a first server, creating a symbolic link for an object in the virtual directory, and storing the symbolic link in the first server. In some embodiments, the symbolic link is unknown to a client until the client requests access to the object.

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