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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2006
Dan Teodosiu, Kirkland, WA (US);
David C. Steere, Bellevue, WA (US);
Muthukaruppan Annamalai, Bellevue, WA (US);
Nikolaj S Bjorner, Woodinville, WA (US);
Michael J Bohlander, Redmond, WA (US);
Huisheng Liu, Sammamish, WA (US);
Patrick E Bozeman, Sammamish, WA (US);
Dan Teodosiu, Kirkland, WA (US);
David C. Steere, Bellevue, WA (US);
Muthukaruppan Annamalai, Bellevue, WA (US);
Nikolaj S Bjorner, Woodinville, WA (US);
Michael J Bohlander, Redmond, WA (US);
Huisheng Liu, Sammamish, WA (US);
Patrick E Bozeman, Sammamish, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments introduce the notion of a replication entity which implements a highly scalable file replication system. In one embodiment, the replication entity resides in the form of a scalable replication service. In at least some embodiments, the replication service provides a 'drive in the sky' facility that can be used by individuals, such as subscribers, to synchronize their individual machines, such that their files are automatically replicated to a safe and always-on location. Alternatively or additionally, individuals such as subscribers can also access their files via a web-based interface when they are away from their machines.