One step security system in a network storage system
First Claim
1. A method for managing access to resources stored on a network storage system, the method comprising, at a master device:
- managing a plurality of computing devices that form the network storage system, wherein the network storage system enables the plurality of computing devices to access at least one resource provided by at least one computing device of the plurality of computing devices;
receiving, from a first computing device of the plurality of computing devices, a selection of the at least one resource to be shared with a second computing device of the plurality of computing devices; and
in response to determining that the second computing device is unknown to the master device;
generating a set of access credentials associated with the at least one resource,identifying, among the plurality of computing devices, a computing device that manages the at least one resource,causing the computing device to bind the set of access credentials to the at least one resource,causing the set of access credentials to be installed on the second computing device, andproviding lookup information for the at least one resource to the second computing device to enable the second computing device to access the at least one resource.
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Abstract
This is directed to providing access to content stored on a local cloud. In particular, a device can direct a librarian service overseeing the operation of a local cloud to provide another device with access to content stored on the local cloud. The librarian service can generate credentials for the other device, and provide the credentials to the other device. Using the credentials, the other device can connect directly to the local cloud and access the content. In addition, the local cloud can validate the credentials of the other before providing access to the content. The credentials can include, for example, a key to install or load on the device. The librarian may not require, however, the user to create credentials or register with the librarian before being permitted to access the content on the local cloud.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for managing access to resources stored on a network storage system, the method comprising, at a master device:
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managing a plurality of computing devices that form the network storage system, wherein the network storage system enables the plurality of computing devices to access at least one resource provided by at least one computing device of the plurality of computing devices; receiving, from a first computing device of the plurality of computing devices, a selection of the at least one resource to be shared with a second computing device of the plurality of computing devices; and in response to determining that the second computing device is unknown to the master device; generating a set of access credentials associated with the at least one resource, identifying, among the plurality of computing devices, a computing device that manages the at least one resource, causing the computing device to bind the set of access credentials to the at least one resource, causing the set of access credentials to be installed on the second computing device, and providing lookup information for the at least one resource to the second computing device to enable the second computing device to access the at least one resource. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A master device configured to manage access to resources stored on a network storage system, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory containing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the master device to perform steps that include; managing a plurality of computing devices that form the network storage system, wherein the network storage system enables the plurality of computing devices to access at least one resource provided by at least one computing device of the plurality of computing devices; receiving, from a first computing device of the plurality of computing devices, a selection of the at least one resource to be shared with a second computing device of the plurality of computing devices; and in response to determining that the second computing device is unknown to the master device; generating a set of access credentials associated with the at least one resource, identifying, among the plurality of computing devices, a computing device that manages the at least one resource, causing the computing device to bind the set of access credentials to the at least one resource, causing the set of access credentials to be installed on the second computing device, and providing lookup information for the at least one resource to the second computing device to enable the second computing device to access the at least one resource. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. At least one non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of a master device, cause the master device to manage access to resources stored on a network storage system, by performing steps that include:
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managing a plurality of computing devices that form the network storage system, wherein the network storage system enables the plurality of computing devices to access at least one resource provided by at least one computing device of the plurality of computing devices; receiving, from a first computing device of the plurality of computing devices, a selection of the at least one resource to be shared with a second computing device of the plurality of computing devices; and in response to determining that the second computing device is unknown to the master device; generating a set of access credentials associated with the at least one resource, identifying, among the plurality of computing devices, a computing device that manages the at least one resource, causing the computing device to bind the set of access credentials to the at least one resource, causing the set of access credentials to be installed on the second computing device, and providing lookup information for the at least one resource to the second computing device to enable the second computing device to access the at least one resource. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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