| 摘要 |
A system and associated method for managing data using a hierarchical metadata management system (HMMS). First, storing each pointer of at least one pointer in a metadata object wherein said pointer resides in a first repository, each unique file resides in a second repository, and said metadata object resides in third repository. Next, deleting each pointer from the first repository. Upon receipt from the first repository of an event indicating both a unique file and a pointer no longer resides in the first repository, searching for the pointer in each metadata object residing in the third repository pertaining to a HMMS. After searching and locating the pointer in a metadata object in the third repository, restoring the pointer to the first repository. Finally, notifying a hierarchical storage management system (HSM) that the pointer currently resides in the first repository thus allowing the HSM to retrieve the unique file from the second repository. |
