File system that supports transactions

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2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Robinson, Greta (Department: 2167)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06922708

ABSTRACT:
Techniques are provided for performing file operations. According to one technique, a file system interface is exposed to applications. The file system interface includes routines for saving and retrieving files. Calls to perform a plurality of file operations are received through the file system interface. The plurality of file operations are performed as a single transaction by performing the steps of: if all file operations of the plurality of file operations are completed without a failure, then making permanent all changes made by the plurality of file operations; and if any file operations of the plurality of file operations fail, then undoing all changes made by all of the plurality of file operations.

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