Point in time copy technique using a block level of granularity

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10078553
APP PUB NO 20160371023A1
SERIAL NO

14744004

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A method is provided for performing a point in time copy using a block level of granularity. The method includes identifying an index node for a file, and translating data block locations identified by the index node to physical track locations. Further, the method includes performing a point in time copy utilizing the physical track locations.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Figueroa, Ernesto E Sahuarita, US 12 45
Gensler,, Jr Robert S Vail, US 25 131
Suarez, Jeffrey R Tucson, US 30 255

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