System and method for providing long-term storage for data
AssigneeData Domain, Inc.
InventorsWindsor W. Hsu, R. Hugo Patterson
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Abstract
A system for storing files comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to break a file into one or more segments; store the one or more segments in a first storage unit; and add metadata to the first storage unit so that the file can be accessed independent of a second storage unit, wherein a single namespace enables access for files stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions
Claims23
A system for storing files, comprising:
- a processor configured to:
- break a file into one or more segments;
- store the one or more segments in a first storage unit;
- and
- add metadata to the first storage unit so that the file can be accessed independent of a second storage unit, wherein a single namespace enables access for files stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit;
- and
- a memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
A method for storing data, comprising:
- breaking a file into one or more segments;
- storing the one or more segments in a first storage unit;
- and
- adding metadata to the first storage unit so that the file can be accessed independent of a second storage unit, wherein a single namespace enables access for files stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit.
A computer program product for storing data, the computer program product being embodied in a computer readable storage medium and comprising computer instructions for:
- breaking a file into one or more segments;
- storing the one or more segments in a first storage unit;
- and
- adding metadata to the first storage unit so that the file can be accessed independent of a second storage unit, wherein a single namespace enables access for files stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.