Method, system and program for storing and using metadata in...

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Wong, Don (Department: 2163)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

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C707S821000

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08001104

ABSTRACT:
Provided are a method, system, and program for storing and using metadata in multiple storage location. Signature data is stored in a system storage indicating a plurality of metadata copy locations, each locating identifying a storage device and a copy location within the storage device. Each location contains one copy of the metadata, wherein the metadata includes system configuration information. A copy of the signature data is stored with each copy of the metadata.

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