Distributed storage network with coordinated partial task execution and methods for use therewith

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PATENT NO 9848044
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14287499

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A method includes receiving a task for execution by a plurality of distributed storage and task execution units A priority level is determined for the task. A plurality of coordinated partial task requests are generated and sent to the plurality of distributed storage and task execution units, wherein the plurality coordinated partial task requests indicate a plurality of coordinated partial tasks and the priority level. A plurality of partial task results are received in response to performance of the plurality of coordinated partial tasks by the plurality of distributed storage and task execution units. A task result for the task is generated based on the plurality of partial task results.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Baptist, Andrew Mt. Pleasant, US 217 3856
Dhuse, Greg Chicago, US 234 9735
Grube, Gary W Barrington Hills, US 811 22484
Leggette, Wesley Chicago, US 252 6087
Resch, Jason K Chicago, US 1156 11894

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