A method begins by a processing module initiating storage of a data object in two or more
storage sets. The method continues with the processing module updating synchronization …

The present invention relates generally to systems, appa ratus, and methods for distributed
data storage, and more particularly to systems, apparatus, and methods for distrib uted data …

(57) ABSTRACT A method begins by a dispersed storage (DS) processing module selecting
two or more correlated error messages of a plurality of error messages. The method …

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The invention provides a method and system for creating an innovative file system that
separates its directory presentation from its data store. The method and system include …

A digital data file storage system is disclosed in which original data files to be stored are
dispersed using some form of information dispersal algorithm into a number of file “slices” or …

A billing process is disclosed for a information dispersal system or digital data storage
system. In one embodiment of the invention, the original data to be stored is separated into a …

An efficient method for breaking source data into smaller data subsets and storing those
subsets along with coded information about some of the other data subsets on different …

Described is an information dispersal system in which original data to be stored is separated
into a number of data “slices” in such a manner that the data in each subset is less usable or …