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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2007
Richard B. Gillett, Jr., Westford, MA (US);
Michael A. Berger, Manchester, NH (US);
Jonathan C. Nicklin, Cambridge, MA (US);
Bradley E. Cain, Groton, MA (US);
Richard B. Gillett, Jr., Westford, MA (US);
Michael A. Berger, Manchester, NH (US);
Jonathan C. Nicklin, Cambridge, MA (US);
Bradley E. Cain, Groton, MA (US);
F5 Networks, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
A primary (e.g., master) file system stores multiple files and corresponding metadata. A view generator function receives template information (e.g., view configuration information) specifying types of metadata information associated with the multiple files stored in the primary file system. Based on processing of the metadata information in the primary file system as specified by the template information, the generator function produces metadata for inclusion in a secondary file system, which is used to satisfy search inquiries associated with the multiple files stored in the primary file system. According to one arrangement, the generator function replicates metadata information in the primary file system as specified by the template information for inclusion in the secondary file system. The secondary file system can include metadata from other sources as well that produced by the generator function. The secondary file system enables more efficient handling of search inquiries than applying search inquiries to the master file system.