Abstract: In the field of data storage, a metadata query method and an apparatus are disclosed to improve metadata searching efficiency. The method is applied to a linked snapshot. A metadata query request is received. A first time sequence identifier is obtained from the first snapshot volume based on the volume identifier of the first snapshot volume. A historical index information is queried based on the data block identifier and the first time sequence identifier. When the data block identifier exists, and the first time sequence identifier falls within a corresponding query time sequence interval a corresponding target volume identifier is obtained from the historical index information. Address metadata corresponding to the data block identifier are obtained from a second snapshot volume indicated by the target volume identifier.

Abstract: In the field of data storage, a metadata query method and an apparatus are disclosed, to improve metadata searching efficiency. The method is applied to a linked snapshot, and includes: receiving a metadata query request; obtaining a first time sequence identifier from the first snapshot volume based on the volume identifier of the first snapshot volume; querying historical index information based on the data block identifier and the first time sequence identifier; and when the data block identifier exists, and the first time sequence identifier falls within a corresponding query time sequence interval, obtaining a corresponding target volume identifier from the historical index information, and obtaining, from a second snapshot volume indicated by the target volume identifier, address metadata corresponding to the data block identifier (304).

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining an initial root slice for a storage system. A first data slice is defined for the storage system. The location of the first data slice of the storage system is identified within the initial root slice. A request for a supplement data slice within the storage system is received. A determination is made as to if the supplement data slice can be added within the storage system without defining a supplemental root slice for a storage system.

Abstract: A method is used in managing recovery of file systems. A determination is made as to whether a file system requires a slice for recovering the file system. Based on the determination, storage is provisioned for the slice. Recovery of the file system is performed.

Abstract: A method is used in managing provisioning of storage in storage systems. Whether a logical object requires a slice for recovering the logical object is determined. Based on the determination, storage for the slice is provisioned. The slice is provided to the logical object.