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Recovering from metadata inconsistencies in storage systems

US9558068B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2014
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/82
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is used in recovering from metadata inconsistencies in storage systems. A metadata inconsistency is detected in a portion of a file system. The file system is managed by upper-layer component. The portion of the file system is recovered. Lower-layer component recovers the portion of the file system. The portion of the file system is validated. The upper-layer component validates the portion of the file system.

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