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Method and Apparatus for the Synchronization and Storage of Metadata

  • US 20080005184A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2006
  • Published: 01/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of synchronizing metadata between two or more metadata repositories, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) transferring metadata fields of a home metadata repository to at least one specific remote metadata repository;

    (b) saving the metadata fields of the at least one specific remote metadata repository in a table of a collection attached to the home metadata repository;

    (c) comparing data in the metadata fields of the home metadata repository, the at least one specific remote metadata repository and the collection tables to identify inconsistent data in the metadata fields; and

    (d) updating the metadata fields of the home metadata repository, the at least one specific remote metadata repository or the collection tables for specific remote repositories to eliminate the inconsistent data.

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