Data storage and retrieval mediation system and methods for using same

摘要

Through use of a mediator, one can translate and efficiently store data. The meditator may link one or more hosts to one or more storage devices. Optionally, the meditator may convert data and decode data. Through the use of meditator, one can realize certain economies because fewer units within recording media will be used. Additionally, in some embodiments, the mediator will also allow increased protection against unauthorized access and additionally or alternatively allow for efficient backing-up of data.

主权项

1. A method for storing electronic data, said method comprising:
i. receiving a set of parameters, wherein the parameters comprise one or more of file system information, bootability information and partition information; ii. receiving metadata; iii. receiving one or more files, wherein each file has a file name; iv. storing the parameters and metadata on a mediator; v. storing each of the files on a non-cache medium at a location; and vi. storing on the mediator a correlation of each file name with a location on the non-cache medium.