Abstract:
Provided is a method, system and program for storing data for later retrieval and for transfer within a storage hierarchy. A data storage subsystem stores both individual user files and also managed files, each managed file comprising an aggregation of multiple user files. After receiving user files from a client station, the subsystem stores user files in a retrieval storage pool to facilitate file retrieval. Criteria are subsequently applied to the user files stored in the retrieval storage pool to delete low or lower priority files from the retrieval storage pool. In addition, user files are aggregated in managed files for transfer to another location within the storage hierarchy.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and device for generating and managing the plural copies of a client data file in a data processing system using a client server constitution. SOLUTION: This device is provided with a server 20 connected with plural client systems 15 for compiling the sets of storage volumes in storage pools. In this case, the primary copy of a client data file is stored in a primary storage pool 40, and the additional back-up copy of the client data file is copied to a copy storage pool 50. Directory information related to the first client data file and reference information related with the positions of the plural file copies in the server are maintained in a server data base. A storage manager 30 designates and adjusts the direction of the transfer of the file among various storage pools as a control center in the server, and updates a server data base 60 for the direction information and the reference position information.