Distributed namespace aggregation

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2006-02-06

2009-12-29

Ali, Mohammad (Department: 2158)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C707SE17010, C709S219000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07640247

ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to distributed namespace aggregation. In aspects, a distributed file system is extended to allow multiple servers to seamlessly host files associated with aggregated links and/or aggregated roots. A request for a directory listing of an aggregated link or root may cause a server to sniff multiple other servers that host files associated with the link or root to create and return a concatenated result. Sniffing may also be used to determine which servers host the file to which the client is requesting access. Altitude may be used to determine which servers to make visible to the client and may also be used to determine which servers are in the same replica group and which are not.

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