公开(公告)号：US20130290470A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13458199

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: Joseph P. CaraDonna ,  David Slik ,  Darrell G. Suggs

Inventor： Joseph P. CaraDonna ,  David Slik ,  Darrell G. Suggs

IPC: G06F15/167

CPC classification number: H04L67/1095 ,  G06F9/45558 ,  G06F17/30165 ,  G06F17/30235 ,  G06F17/30292 ,  G06F17/30339 ,  G06F17/30575 ,  G06F2009/45583 ,  G06F2009/45595 ,  H04L67/1097 ,  H04L67/141

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for operating a storage system are provided. In one example, a storage system includes a storage server and a virtual storage appliance (VSA) implemented in a virtual machine. The storage server provides access to a first shared namespace of data. The VSA is operatively connected to the storage server system over a network connection and provides access to a second shared namespace of data over the network connection. The second shared namespace is defined by a policy and includes a subset of the first shared namespace. The VSA also replicates data of a third shared namespace of data at the VSA making the third shared namespace available at the VSA when the network connection is unavailable. The third namespace is defined by the policy and includes a subset of the second shared namespace.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作存储系统的方法和装置。 在一个示例中，存储系统包括在虚拟机中实现的存储服务器和虚拟存储设备（VSA）。 存储服务器提供对数据的第一个共享命名空间的访问。 VSA通过网络连接可操作地连接到存储服务器系统，并通过网络连接提供对数据的第二共享命名空间的访问。 第二个共享命名空间由策略定义，并包含第一个共享命名空间的子集。 VSA还会在VSA上复制数据的第三个共享命名空间的数据，使第三个共享命名空间在VSA上可用，当网络连接不可用时。 第三个命名空间由策略定义，并包含第二个共享命名空间的子集。

公开(公告)号：US20110010299A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12801927

申请日：2010-07-01

Applicant: Shannon Lee Byrne ,  Innes Muecke ,  Andrew Patterson ,  David Slik

Inventor： Shannon Lee Byrne ,  Innes Muecke ,  Andrew Patterson ,  David Slik

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L9/28

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06F2221/0704 ,  H04L69/04

Abstract: A data distribution system is provided which supplies customers with an executable for requested secured data files to provide the customer with fulfillment software, obviating the need for the customer to download fulfillment software prior to requesting secure data. The data distribution system is characterized by server technology which can dynamically encrypt secured data files just prior to a customer request to download the data file. A framework for building a universal data distribution infrastructure is provided which employs Requesters.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种数据分发系统，为客户提供可请求的安全数据文件的可执行文件，为客户提供履行软件，从而避免在请求安全数据之前下载履行软件。 数据分发系统的特点是服务器技术，可以在客户请求下载数据文件之前动态加密安全数据文件。 提供了构建通用数据分布基础架构的框架，它使用了Requester。

公开(公告)号：US07590672B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11609289

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: David Slik ,  Tym Altman ,  Markus Lampert ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Mike Montour

Inventor： David Slik ,  Tym Altman ,  Markus Lampert ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Mike Montour

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/0644 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0619 ,  G06F3/064 ,  G06F3/0649 ,  G06F3/0685 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/0876 ,  Y10S707/99956

Abstract: This disclosure describes identification of fixed content objects in a distributed fixed content storage system. Unique object identifiers are assigned in a distributed object storage system which consists of a plurality of storage media interconnected over networks subject to disruptions. The object identifier assignment prevents object identifier collisions in a distributed non-connected system regardless of the numbers of objects being stored and ensures continued operation of the object storage system in the presence of network disruptions without requiring unique identifiers for entities performing allocations. Embodiments may be used within any system where there is a need for globally unique identifiers, and the allocation of the globally unique identifiers needs to occur in the absence of network connectivity. The globally unique identifiers may be transformed for security purposes.

Abstract translation: 本公开内容描述了分布式固定内容存储系统中的固定内容对象的识别。 在分布式对象存储系统中分配唯一对象标识符，该系统由在受到中断的网络上互连的多个存储介质组成。 对象标识符分配防止分布式非连接系统中的对象标识符冲突，而不管存储的对象数量如何，并确保在存在网络中断的情况下对象存储系统的继续操作，而不需要执行分配的实体的唯一标识符。 可以在需要全局唯一标识符的任何系统中使用实施例，并且全局唯一标识符的分配需要在没有网络连接的情况下发生。 为了安全起见，可以转换全局唯一标识符。

公开(公告)号：US20080140947A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11609289

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: David Slik ,  Tym Altman ,  Markus Lampert ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Mike Montour

Inventor： David Slik ,  Tym Altman ,  Markus Lampert ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Mike Montour

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0644 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0619 ,  G06F3/064 ,  G06F3/0649 ,  G06F3/0685 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/0876 ,  Y10S707/99956

Abstract: This disclosure describes identification of fixed content objects in a distributed fixed content storage system. Unique object identifiers are assigned in a distributed object storage system which consists of a plurality of storage media interconnected over networks subject to disruptions. The object identifier assignment prevents object identifier collisions in a distributed non-connected system regardless of the numbers of objects being stored and ensures continued operation of the object storage system in the presence of network disruptions without requiring unique identifiers for entities performing allocations. Embodiments may be used within any system where there is a need for globally unique identifiers, and the allocation of the globally unique identifiers needs to occur in the absence of network connectivity. The globally unique identifiers may be transformed for security purposes.

Abstract translation: 本公开内容描述了分布式固定内容存储系统中的固定内容对象的识别。 在分布式对象存储系统中分配唯一对象标识符，该系统由在受到中断的网络上互连的多个存储介质组成。 对象标识符分配防止分布式非连接系统中的对象标识符冲突，而不管存储的对象数量如何，并确保在存在网络中断的情况下对象存储系统的继续操作，而不需要执行分配的实体的唯一标识符。 可以在需要全局唯一标识符的任何系统中使用实施例，并且全局唯一标识符的分配需要在没有网络连接的情况下发生。 为了安全起见，可以转换全局唯一标识符。

公开(公告)号：US20080126404A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11511686

申请日：2006-08-28

Applicant: David Slik ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Markus Lampert ,  Mike Montour

Inventor： David Slik ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Markus Lampert ,  Mike Montour

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30174 ,  G06F17/30171 ,  Y10S707/99944

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the management of the placement of immutable fixed-content objects in a distributed, multi-site, multi-tier non-volatile storage hierarchy consisting of a plurality of storage media connected together over networks of varying bandwidth where the computing, storage, and network resources are subject to failure. The disclosure provides for scalability, performance, and robustness by distributing the object placement management tasks amongst a plurality of computing resources and eliminating the need for global synchronization or locking amongst said computing resources.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理不连续固定内容对象在分布式，多站点，多层非易失性存储层级中的放置的方法和装置，其包括通过不同带宽的网络连接在一起的多个存储介质，其中计算， 存储和网络资源都将失败。 本公开通过在多个计算资源之间分配对象放置管理任务并且消除对所述计算资源之间的全局同步或锁定的需要来提供可扩展性，性能和鲁棒性。

公开(公告)号：US07028071B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-11

申请号：US09493087

申请日：2000-01-28

Applicant: David Slik

Inventor： David Slik

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/84 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A content distribution system is provided to facilitate e-commerce transactions for products and services associated with distributed content. A content stream comprising content blocks, reference content blocks and floating reference content blocks uses metadata to identify products and services associated with content blocks. The metadata and floating reference content blocks are used to substitute dynamically selected content for content blocks based on profiles of user(s), the broadcast station, the advertisement spot defined in the stream and content available for substitution. A market server determines optimal matches to support content substitution, and performs brokerage and bidding functions among suppliers of products or services associated with content selected by users.

Abstract translation: 提供内容分发系统以促进与分发内容相关联的产品和服务的电子商务交易。 包括内容块，参考内容块和浮动参考内容块的内容流使用元数据来识别与内容块相关联的产品和服务。 元数据和浮动参考内容块用于基于用户，广播站，在流中定义的广告点和可用于替换的内容的动态选择的内容替代内容块。 市场服务器确定最佳匹配以支持内容替换，并在与用户选择的内容相关联的产品或服务的供应商之间执行经纪和出价功能。

公开(公告)号：US09218353B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US13481374

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Ajay Bakre ,  Girish Kumar BK ,  David Slik

Inventor： Ajay Bakre ,  Girish Kumar BK ,  David Slik

IPC: G06F15/173 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06F17/30132 ,  H04L67/1097

Abstract: Systems and methods efficiently distribute information, such as path name, attributes and object information, corresponding to changes in a content repository to remote nodes in a network using storage-layer/object-based protocols. A difference monitoring client monitors name space and object space changes by identifying inodes which have been modified on storage volumes between two or more snapshots. The monitoring client builds a list which may include name information, object space information and attributes such as file size and permissions for each of the changed inodes that is utilized to update the edge nodes. Systems and methods also provide for geo-scale content distribution from a central repository to edge nodes using a storage-layer/object protocol. A caching mechanism is utilized to cache requested content at an edge node. Cached content may be maintained at the edge node during use and/or for an additional predetermined period. Difference monitoring client may track such cached content.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法使用存储层/基于对象的协议将与内容存储库中的变化相对应的信息（例如路径名称，属性和对象信息）有效地分发到网络中的远程节点。 差异监控客户端通过标识在两个或多个快照之间的存储卷上修改的inode来监视名称空间和对象空间更改。 监视客户端构建一个列表，其中可以包括名称信息，对象空间信息以及用于更新边缘节点的每个更改的节点的文件大小和权限等属性。 系统和方法还提供了使用存储层/对象协议从中央存储库到边缘节点的地理规模内容分发。 缓存机制用于在边缘节点处缓存所请求的内容。 缓存内容可以在使用期间和/或另外的预定时段期间保持在边缘节点处。 差异监控客户端可以跟踪这样的缓存内容。

公开(公告)号：US08700806B1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13033531

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: David Slik

Inventor： David Slik

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L41/0813 ,  G06F3/0604 ,  G06F3/0646 ,  G06F3/0653 ,  G06F3/067 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/1097

Abstract: A service level objective (SLO) subsystem that includes an SLO engine in a network storage system that allows new degrees of freedom to be added to the SLO subsystem, without requiring any modification of an associated SLO engine or the system's existing SLOs, and without requiring the SLO engine to have any a priori knowledge of the new degrees of freedom. In certain embodiments, the system has a modular design which includes the SLO engine and one or more SLO modules that interface with the SLO engine. Each SLO module corresponds to a different degree of freedom. Each SLO module evaluates SLO compliance and determines what specific action(s) within its corresponding degree of freedom should be taken to comply with an SLO.

Abstract translation: 包括在网络存储系统中的SLO引擎的服务级别目标（SLO）子系统，其允许将新的自由度添加到SLO子系统，而不需要修改关联的SLO引擎或系统的现有SLO，并且不需要 SLO引擎拥有任何先验知识的新的自由度。 在某些实施例中，系统具有包括SLO引擎和与SLO引擎接口的一个或多个SLO模块的模块化设计。 每个SLO模块对应于不同的自由度。 每个SLO模块评估SLO遵守情况，并确定在其相应的自由度内采取什么具体行动以符合SLO。

公开(公告)号：US08499356B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US12801129

申请日：2010-05-24

Applicant: Shannon Lee Byrne ,  Innes Muecke ,  Andrew Patterson ,  David Slik

Inventor： Shannon Lee Byrne ,  Innes Muecke ,  Andrew Patterson ,  David Slik

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G06F21/60 ,  G06F17/30861 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06F2221/2107 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0611 ,  H04L9/0866 ,  H04L9/3226 ,  H04L9/3271 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L69/04 ,  H04L2209/56 ,  H04L2209/60

Abstract: A data distribution system is provided which supplies customers with an executable for requested secured data files to provide the customer with fulfillment software, obviating the need for the customer to download fulfillment software prior to requesting secure data. The data distribution system is characterized by server technology which can dynamically encrypt secured data files just prior to a customer request to download the data file. A framework for building a universal data distribution infrastructure is provided which employs Requesters.

公开(公告)号：US07899850B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12036162

申请日：2008-02-22

Applicant: David Slik ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Mike Montour

Inventor： David Slik ,  Oliver Seiler ,  Mike Montour

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/3007 ,  G06F17/3012

Abstract: A system and method is described for managing data objects in a fixed-content storage system. Metadata is provided for each variable size packet and may include offset information, packet size data, reference content blocks, and the like. Using this information, intelligently decomposed objects, consolidated objects, differenced objects, and composite objects may be stored in the storage system. The data structure provided by these objects allows for the reduction of necessary storage resources and the total number of stored objects.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于管理固定内容存储系统中的数据对象的系统和方法。 为每个可变大小的分组提供元数据，并且可以包括偏移信息，分组大小数据，参考内容块等。 使用这些信息，可以将智能分解的对象，合并对象，差分对象和复合对象存储在存储系统中。 这些对象提供的数据结构允许减少必要的存储资源和存储对象的总数。