Nasuni. has filed a patent for a versioned file system that exports structured data representations to a cloud data store. The method involves providing file system interfaces to represent a local file system stored in cloud-based storage providers, ensuring data is exported encrypted and in a structured manner for easy reconstruction. GlobalData’s report on Nasuni gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Nasuni, Distributed control systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Nasuni's grant share as of January 2024 was 60%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Versioned file system for cloud storage with structured data representations
A patent application (Publication Number: US20230409433A1) outlines a method for providing storage for an enterprise in conjunction with cloud-based storage service providers. The method involves offering the enterprise one or more file system interfaces that can operate as virtual machines or on physical hardware. These interfaces represent a local file system to the enterprise, with data stored in the cloud-based service providers as a write-once, object-based file system. The data is exported in an encrypted manner and structured data representation, including Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)-addressable cloud nodes containing information about the local file system. This structured data representation also includes all the necessary data structures and data to reconstruct the local file system at a specific point in time.
Furthermore, the method includes tree-based data structures representing the local file system, starting with a root that signifies the current version and incorporating change events resulting from modifications. The patent application also highlights the ability to restore the local file system, directories, files, or file fragments from the scalable file system within a defined time frame. Additionally, the file system interfaces can be located on physical hardware within the enterprise or implemented as instances within a cloud computing layer. The structured data representation serves as a logical combination of the current and prior versions of the local file system, supporting various access protocols such as NFS and CIFS. This innovative method aims to enhance storage capabilities for enterprises by seamlessly integrating with cloud-based storage services.
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