Patent ID: 6647415
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system, comprising:a server, having a plurality of storage devices attached, connected to a plurality of workstations including first and second workstations, each having storage, to form a network; wherein when said storage of the first workstation is full enough to meet a fullness test, selected data from said storage is automatically moved to one of said plurality of storage devices attached to said server; wherein the second workstation is provided with an indication of the location of said selected data thereby permitting said second workstation to access said selected data without interacting with said first workstation; wherein said fullness test includes a first threshold and a second threshold and when the storage of the first workstation reaches the first threshold, the selected data is moved, but not until it is convenient to move the selected data, and when the storage of the first workstation reaches the second threshold, the selected data is moved immediately.