Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database and file access – Record – file – and data search and comparisons
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Cottingham, John R. (Department: 2167)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database and file access
Record, file, and data search and comparisons
C707S822000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07904466
ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus and method for presenting differences in a file system. In an embodiment, an application programming interface receives a request from a host, where the request is for a listing of changes in the file system within a time interval. A comparison unit determines each metadata container that has changed in the file system within the time interval. The application programming interface buffers at least one identifier that corresponds to a metadata container that has changed in the file system within the time interval. The application programming interface packages and transmits the at least one identifier to the host. The at least one identifier is readable on the host.
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Manley Stephen
Valencia Victor
Zheng Ling
Cottingham John R.
NetApp, Inc.
Perkins Coie LLP
Rayyan Susan F
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