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Apparatus for managing a plurality of root nodes for file systems

US9753848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2013
Grant dateSep 5, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99948
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for managing a plurality of root nodes may include a file server coupled to a storage device, wherein a first root node is operable to identify a previous version of an object of a file system and to relate to a plurality of data blocks forming a portion of the object, a second root node is operable to identify a current version of the object and to relate to a data block of the plurality of data blocks and a new data block of the object, and the storage device is operable to store the plurality of data blocks and the new data block. Apparatus for managing a plurality of root nodes alternatively may include a file system board operable to manage a plurality of root nodes, a first root node being operable to identify the a previous version of a file system and to relate to a plurality of data blocks of the file system, and a second root node being operable to identify the a current version of the file system and to relate to a data block of the plurality of data blocks and a new data block of the file system.

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