Patents by Inventor David Alan Burton
David Alan Burton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9575690Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for auto-tiering multiple file systems across a common resource pool. Storage resources are allocated as a sub-LUN auto-tiering (SLAT) sub-pool. The sub-pool is managed as a single virtual address space (VAS) with a virtual block address (VBA) for each logical block address of each data block in the sub-pool, and a portion of those VBAs can be allocated to each of a number of file systems. Mappings are maintained between each logical block address in which file system data is physically stored and a VBA in the file system's portion of the virtual address space. As data moves (e.g., is added, auto-tiered, etc.), the mappings can be updated. In this way, multiple SLAT file systems can exploit the full resources of the common SLAT sub-pool and maximize the resource options available to auto-tiering functions.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: David Alan Burton, Kenneth Harris, Erich Otto
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Publication number: 20150039826Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for auto-tiering multiple file systems across a common resource pool. Storage resources are allocated as a sub-LUN auto-tiering (SLAT) sub-pool. The sub-pool is managed as a single virtual address space (VAS) with a virtual block address (VBA) for each logical block address of each data block in the sub-pool, and a portion of those VBAs can be allocated to each of a number of file systems. Mappings are maintained between each logical block address in which file system data is physically stored and a VBA in the file system's portion of the virtual address space. As data moves (e.g., is added, auto-tiered, etc.), the mappings can be updated. In this way, multiple SLAT file systems can exploit the full resources of the common SLAT sub-pool and maximize the resource options available to auto-tiering functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Oracle International CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Kenneth Harris, Erich Otto
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Publication number: 20140337577Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for auto-tiering multiple file systems across a common resource pool. Storage resources are allocated as a sub-LUN auto-tiering (SLAT) sub-pool. The sub-pool is managed as a single virtual address space (VAS) with a virtual block address (VBA) for each logical block address of each data block in the sub-pool, and a portion of those VBAs can be allocated to each of a number of file systems. Mappings are maintained between each logical block address in which file system data is physically stored and a VBA in the file system's portion of the virtual address space. As data moves (e.g., is added, auto-tiered, etc.), the mappings can be updated. In this way, multiple SLAT file systems can exploit the full resources of the common SLAT sub-pool and maximize the resource options available to auto-tiering functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: David Alan Burton, Kenneth Harris, Erich Otto
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Publication number: 20140337576Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for auto-tiering multiple file systems across a common resource pool. Storage resources are allocated as a sub-LUN auto-tiering (SLAT) sub-pool. The sub-pool is managed as a single virtual address space (VAS) with a virtual block address (VBA) for each logical block address of each data block in the sub-pool, and a portion of those VBAs can be allocated to each of a number of file systems. Mappings are maintained between each logical block address in which file system data is physically stored and a VBA in the file system's portion of the virtual address space. As data moves (e.g., is added, auto-tiered, etc.), the mappings can be updated. In this way, multiple SLAT file systems can exploit the full resources of the common SLAT sub-pool and maximize the resource options available to auto-tiering functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: David Alan Burton, Kenneth Harris, Erich Otto
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Patent number: 8682928Abstract: Provided is a method, system, and program implemented by a server for controlling and providing access to a file to at least one remote computer over a network. The server maintains metadata about files. The files are maintained at remote storage locations. The server receives a request from the remote computer for a filename of a requested file over the network. The server determines from the metadata one remote storage location address associated with the filename where the requested file is located. The server then updates the metadata for the requested file and sends the storage location address to the remote computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Douglas Alan Williams
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Patent number: 8645662Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for auto-tiering multiple file systems across a common resource pool. Storage resources are allocated as a sub-LUN auto-tiering (SLAT) sub-pool. The sub-pool is managed as a single virtual address space (VAS) with a virtual block address (VBA) for each logical block address of each data block in the sub-pool, and a portion of those VBAs can be allocated to each of a number of file systems. Mappings are maintained between each logical block address in which file system data is physically stored and a VBA in the file system's portion of the virtual address space. As data moves (e.g., is added, auto-tiered, etc.), the mappings can be updated. In this way, multiple SLAT file systems can exploit the full resources of the common SLAT sub-pool and maximize the resource options available to auto-tiering functions.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Kenneth Harris, Erich Otto
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Publication number: 20130166839Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for auto-tiering multiple file systems across a common resource pool. Storage resources are allocated as a sub-LUN auto-tiering (SLAT) sub-pool. The sub-pool is managed as a single virtual address space (VAS) with a virtual block address (VBA) for each logical block address of each data block in the sub-pool, and a portion of those VBAs can be allocated to each of a number of file systems. Mappings are maintained between each logical block address in which file system data is physically stored and a VBA in the file system's portion of the virtual address space. As data moves (e.g., is added, auto-tiered, etc.), the mappings can be updated. In this way, multiple SLAT file systems can exploit the full resources of the common SLAT sub-pool and maximize the resource options available to auto-tiering functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: David Alan Burton, Kenneth Harris, Erich Otto
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Patent number: 8037171Abstract: Provided are a system, program, and data structure for selecting one of multiple data paths to a device. A selection is made of one of multiple paths indicated as enabled to transmit data. A path is indicated as enabled or disabled. Transfer time data is gathered for each enabled path capable of being selected. Paths having transfer time data satisfying a threshold are indicated as disabled. Paths indicated as disabled are not capable of being selected to use to transmit data.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Robert Louis Morton, Erez Webman
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Patent number: 7945944Abstract: A system and method for authenticating a host on a network enables the host to update IP configuration and internal configuration of a storage controller connected to the network. The host has an algorithm to decrypt a security key supplied by the storage controller. The host broadcasts a discovery command which includes an IP address of the host and a service requested by the host. The discovery command conforms to a proprietary discovery command protocol. In response to the discovery command, the host receives a response from a storage controller which is able to provide the requested service. The response includes a WWN, IP configuration and a security key of the storage controller, and conforms to the discovery command protocol. Next, the host decrypts the security key received from the storage controller using the decryption algorithm, and sends an updated IP configuration to the storage controller along with the security key for authentication.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Chi-Hsang Chen, Deven Muir Hubbard, Alan Lee Stewart
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Patent number: 7809917Abstract: An apparatus for managing incremental storage includes a storage pool management module that allocates storage volumes to a virtual volume. Also included is an incremental log corresponding to the virtual volume, which maps virtual addresses to storage addresses. The apparatus may also include a replication module that sends replicated data to the virtual volume and a policy management module that determines allocation criteria for the storage pool management module. In one embodiment, the incremental log includes a lookup table that translates read and write requests to physical addresses on storage volumes within the virtual volume. The replicated data may include incremental snapshot data corresponding to one or more primary volumes. The various embodiments of the virtual incremental storage apparatus, method, and system facilitate dynamic adjustment of the storage capacity of the virtual volume to accommodate changing amounts of storage utilization.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Noel Simen Otterness
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Patent number: 7721022Abstract: The invention classifies volumes (e.g., file systems or LUNs) of a data storage system according to application requirements and allocates space for the volumes on storage devices (e.g., hard disk drives) accordingly. A person such as an IT administrator configures the volumes specifying size, type (e.g., file system or SAN LUN), and priority (e.g., high, medium, low, or archive). The host schedules I/O requests to the storage devices in priority queues using the volume definition to match the application requirements and reduce storage seek time between volumes of different priorities. The host also allocates high performance bands of the storage devices to high performance applications and lower performance bands to lower performance applications. In this manner, the data storage system places data on the band of the storage device that best supports its performance needs.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Pillar Data Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Allan Brewer, David Alan Burton, Michael Lee Workman
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Patent number: 7685176Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods of asynchronous data replication. In an embodiment, the system includes a primary host that asynchronously transmits write and sync commands where each write and sync command includes a data set ID and a sequence number. A secondary host coupled to the primary host receives the write and sync commands out of order, tracks receipt of write and sync commands, and after receipt of the write and sync commands of the data set writes blocks associated with the write commands to data storage coupled to the secondary host.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Pillar Data Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Alan Burton, Noel Simen Otterness, Kurt Alan Shoens
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Publication number: 20090271543Abstract: The invention classifies volumes (e.g., file systems or LUNS) of a data storage system according to application requirements and allocates space for the volumes on storage devices (e.g., hard disk drives) accordingly. A person such as an IT administrator configures the volumes specifying size, type (e.g., file system or SAN LUN), and priority (e.g., high, medium, low, or archive). The host schedules I/O requests to the storage devices in priority queues using the volume definition to match the application requirements and reduce storage seek time between volumes of different priorities. The host also allocates high performance bands of the storage devices to high performance applications and lower performance bands to lower performance applications. In this manner, the data storage system places data on the band of the storage device that best supports its performance needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Michael Allan Brewer, David Alan Burton, Michael Lee Workman
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Patent number: 7594044Abstract: The invention classifies volumes (e.g., file systems or LUNs) of a data storage system according to application requirements and allocates space for the volumes on storage devices (e.g., hard disk drives) accordingly. A person such as an IT administrator configures the volumes specifying size, type (e.g., file system or SAN LUN), and priority (e.g., high, medium, low, or archive). The host schedules I/O requests to the storage devices in priority queues using the volume definition to match the application requirements and reduce storage seek time between volumes of different priorities. The host also allocates high performance bands of the storage devices to high performance applications and lower performance bands to lower performance applications. In this manner, the data storage system places data on the band of the storage device that best supports its performance needs.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Pillar Data Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Allan Brewer, David Alan Burton, Michael Lee Workman
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Patent number: 7496725Abstract: The invention relates to methods of snapshot operation for a data storage system with a host communicating with a cache memory, a source Virtual Logical Unit Number (VLUN) and a target VLUN, including generating first metadata (e.g., bitmaps and log files pointers) to locate first snapshot data and to indicate when the first snapshot data is in the target VLUN and generating second metadata to locate second snapshot data and to indicate when the second snapshot data is in the target VLUN, wherein the first and second metadata locate the same data in the target VLUN. The invention relates to systems that implement the methods. It relates to destaging data to maintain data consistency including reading metadata for snapshots, searching the metadata to identify snapshots that require original data to be destaged, destaging the original data to target storage, and updating metadata to locate original data and indicate destage completion.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Pillar Data Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Alan Burton, Noel Simen Otterness
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Patent number: 7467266Abstract: Snapshot sets comprising snapshot criteria are created, maintained, and executed via a command set designed to facilitate managing and conducting snapshots on data distributed across multiple volumes. Snapshot criteria such as source volume, target volume, redundancy level, copy mode, and the like are added as desired to a snapshot set. Upon invocation of an execute command, the fast replication operations defined by the snapshot set are executed, providing a logically atomic data replication utility potentially involving multiple sources and targets. In one embodiment auto selection of a target may be specified, thus facilitating over-subscription of target resources. The present invention reduces the complexity of archiving data—particularly data distributed across multiple volumes such as data associated with database applications and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Mohamad H. El-Batal, Noel Simen Otterness, Alan Lee Stewart
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Publication number: 20080222376Abstract: An apparatus for managing incremental storage includes a storage pool management module that allocates storage volumes to a virtual volume. Also included is an incremental log corresponding to the virtual volume, which maps virtual addresses to storage addresses. The apparatus may also include a replication module that sends replicated data to the virtual volume and a policy management module that determines allocation criteria for the storage pool management module. In one embodiment, the incremental log includes a lookup table that translates read and write requests to physical addresses on storage volumes within the virtual volume. The replicated data may include incremental snapshot data corresponding to one or more primary volumes. The various embodiments of the virtual incremental storage apparatus, method, and system facilitate dynamic adjustment of the storage capacity of the virtual volume to accommodate changing amounts of storage utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: David Alan Burton, Noel Simen Otterness
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Publication number: 20080205301Abstract: Provided are a system, program, and data structure for selecting one of multiple data paths to a device. A selection is made of one of multiple paths indicated as enabled to transmit data. A path is indicated as enabled or disabled. Transfer time data is gathered for each enabled path capable of being selected. Paths having transfer time data satisfying a threshold are indicated as disabled. Paths indicated as disabled are not capable of being selected to use to transmit data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: David Alan Burton, Robert Louis Morton, Erez Webman
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Patent number: 7418531Abstract: The invention classifies volumes (e.g., file systems or LUNs) of a data storage system according to application requirements and allocates space for the volumes on storage devices (e.g., hard disk drives) accordingly. A person such as an IT administrator configures the volumes specifying size, type (e.g., file system or SAN LUN), and priority (e.g., high, medium, low, or archive). The host schedules I/O requests to the storage devices in priority queues using the volume definition to match the application requirements and reduce storage seek time between volumes of different priorities. The host also allocates high performance bands of the storage devices to high performance applications and lower performance bands to lower performance applications. In this manner, the data storage system places data on the band of the storage device that best supports its performance needs.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Pillar Data Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Allan Brewer, David Alan Burton, Michael Lee Workman
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Patent number: 7412583Abstract: A method for managing incremental storage includes a storage pool management module that allocates storage volumes to a virtual volume. Also included is an incremental log corresponding to the virtual volume, which maps virtual addresses to storage addresses. The method may also include a replication module that sends replicated data to the virtual volume and a policy management module that determines allocation criteria for the storage pool management module. In one embodiment, the incremental log includes a look up table that translates read and write requests to physical addresses on storage volumes within the virtual volume. The replicated data may include incremental snapshot data corresponding to one or more primary volumes. The various embodiments of the virtual incremental storage method facilitate dynamic adjustment of the storage capacity of the virtual volume to accommodate changing amounts of storage utilization.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Alan Burton, Noel Simen Otterness