Directory partitioning with concurrent directory access
US9852139B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1095
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various systems and methods for partitioning a directory while allowing concurrent access to the directory. For example, a method involves receiving a request to partition an original directory that comprises a plurality of entries and creating a partitioned directory in response to receiving the request. The method also involves distributing the entries from the original directory to the partitioned directory. Distributing the entries involves sequentially copying each entry from the original directory to the partitioned directory. The method also involves performing an operation on the original directory while the entries are being distributed. Performing the operation involves accessing and/or updating the original directory.
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