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System and method for optimizing a storage system to support full utilization of storage space

  • US 20060075007A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2004
  • Published: 04/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of storing data in a data storage system, comprising:

  • receiving a plurality of data objects, wherein each data object has an associated retention value that identifies a relative importance for storing the data object in the storage system as compared to other data objects having different retention values;

    storing the plurality of data objects in the storage system;

    determining a relative priority for retention of data objects within the plurality of data objects based on the associated retention values of the data objects; and

    deleting data objects of the plurality of data objects in accordance with the determined relative priority for retention of the data objects.

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