Patent ID: 7590627
Filing Date: 2009-09-15
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of processing a file selected for deletion, the method comprising: dividing a file selected for deletion into a plurality of parts; evaluating a cost function wherein the cost function comprises a first cost associated with storing a first part of the plurality of parts at a first device, a second cost associated with storing a second part of the plurality of parts at a second device, and a third cost associated with transferring the second part to the second device; storing an identifier at the first device, the identifier identifying a storage location of the file; transferring at least a part of the plurality of parts to the second device based on the cost function evaluation; and storing at least one of a name of the file selected for deletion, a time of deletion of the file selected for deletion, and an identifier of the second device at the first device.