Abstract: Systems and methods that supply a sort order for strings with defined digit and non-digit tokens, via employing a normalization procedure that assigns numeric values to the digit based tokens, and that further leverages on existing database collations. As such, plugging a particular collation into the sort engine determines a weight for the various characters relative to each other, and in conjunction with the normalization procedure, provides an intuitive sort order for the strings.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a system and/or a method that facilitates creating a data structure to provide a proportional data change. The data change is associated to hierarchical data that can represent a database-based file storage system. An interface can receive at least one data change input related to a target within the hierarchical data. In addition, a change definition component can build the data structure to provide a granular update to the target which is proportional to a data change input.

Abstract: The present invention provides technologies including an item management system for the management of compound items and the storage of such items in tabular format using storage systems such as a database management system. Compound items may include file items which may be stored in a file format using storage systems such as a file system. The present invention further provides technologies for locking such compound items upon access by an application to preserve integrity of the items. In particular, the technologies allow for locking compound items including file items where the file items may be accessed via the item management system and/or via an associated file system.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a system and/or a method that facilitates providing a compact representation of a file path associated to a file storage system. A path component can provide seamless integration and/or transition between the file path associated to the file storage system and an item and/or item ID within the data storage system. The path component can utilize a tabular format, wherein such tabular format allows the cross-reference between the file path and item. The compact representation can facilitate at least one of storing, renaming, and searching.