Recovering from metadata inconsistencies in storage systems
US9558068B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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