Server side techniques for reducing database workload in implementing selective subfolder synchronization in a cloud-based environment

摘要

Techniques are disclosed for reducing database workload in implementing selective subfolder synchronization in a cloud-based environment. In one embodiment, a method comprises, in response to a selection, from a user, of a first synchronization state of a first folder in the workspace, synchronizing content of the first folder in the workspace with a corresponding folder on devices of a user (and collaborators) based on the first synchronization state. The workspace is shared among the user and one or more collaborators of the user. In some embodiments, the method further comprises determining the first synchronization state of the first folder based on synchronization states of one or more folders, other than the first folder, that are related to the first folder. The entries can be configured to identify hierarchical relationships between the one or more folders and the first folder on a per-user basis.

主权项

1. A method for synchronizing selective folders in a workspace of a cloud-based environment, the method comprising:
determining a current synchronization state of a first folder in a workspace shared among a user and one or more collaborators of the user based on synchronization states of one or more child folders included inside the first folder, wherein the one or more child folders is in one of an unsynchronized state or a synchronized state, wherein the determining includes searching a database for entries of folders that are related to the first folder and comprises:
if at least one folder in the one or more child folders is unsynchronized, then the current synchronization state of the first folder is determined to be partially synchronized, and wherein a number of entries in the database is less than a total number of the folders that are related to the first folder; providing, to a user, options for at least one user-selectable synchronization state of the first folder based on the current synchronization state of the first folder; receiving input associated with the user-selectable synchronization state of the first folder in the workspace based on the current synchronization state of the first folder; and input associated with the user-selectable synchronization state of the first folder.