×

Directory leasing

  • US 8,589,553 B2
  • Filed: 09/17/2010
  • Issued: 11/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A computer implemented method of caching directory metadata locally, the method comprising:

  • receiving a first request from an application for directory metadata;

    in response to receiving the first request, sending a second request to a server for the directory metadata, wherein the second request comprises;

    a request for a handle to a directory containing the directory metadata; and

    a request for a lease to cache directory metadata locally, wherein the lease allows local caching of directory metadata until the server revokes the lease;

    a generated key that is associated with a first directory that includes the requested metadata; and

    a generated directory key that is associated with a second directory, wherein the first directory is included in the second directory;

    receiving a first response from the server, the first response comprising the directory metadata and an indication of an approval of the request for the lease;

    storing the directory metadata in a local cache; and

    providing the directory metadata to the application.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×