Separation of data from metadata in a tracing framework

Details Separation of data from metadata in a tracing framework Separation of data from metadata in a tracing framework

2003-11-14

2008-10-14

Zhen, Wei Y. (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Testing or debugging

C717S151000, C438S758000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07437716

ABSTRACT:
A method for storing a data set having an enabled probe identification component and an associated data component, including obtaining data from an instrumented program using a probe, associating the data with an enabled probe identification, and storing the data in the data set, wherein the enabled probe identification is stored in the enabled probe identification component and the data is stored in the associated data set component.

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