View source for 18193069. PROVIDING TABLE DATA ACCESS IN USER-SPECIFIED FORMATS ON USER-MANAGED STORAGE simplified abstract (Snowflake Inc.)

=PROVIDING TABLE DATA ACCESS IN USER-SPECIFIED FORMATS ON USER-MANAGED STORAGE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Snowflake Inc.|Snowflake Inc.]]


[[Category:Snowflake Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Selcuk Aya of Izmir (TR)|Selcuk Aya of Izmir (TR)]][[Category:Selcuk Aya of Izmir (TR)]]

[[:Category:Thierry Cruanes of San Mateo CA (US)|Thierry Cruanes of San Mateo CA (US)]][[Category:Thierry Cruanes of San Mateo CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Istvan Cseri of Seattle WA (US)|Istvan Cseri of Seattle WA (US)]][[Category:Istvan Cseri of Seattle WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Benoit Dageville of San Mateo CA (US)|Benoit Dageville of San Mateo CA (US)]][[Category:Benoit Dageville of San Mateo CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Marcia Feitel of Sunnyvale CA (US)|Marcia Feitel of Sunnyvale CA (US)]][[Category:Marcia Feitel of Sunnyvale CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Steven P. Herbert of Woodinville WA (US)|Steven P. Herbert of Woodinville WA (US)]][[Category:Steven P. Herbert of Woodinville WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Xinglian Liu of Redmond WA (US)|Xinglian Liu of Redmond WA (US)]][[Category:Xinglian Liu of Redmond WA (US)]]

[[:Category:James Malone of Seattle WA (US)|James Malone of Seattle WA (US)]][[Category:James Malone of Seattle WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Subramanian Muralidhar of Mercer Island WA (US)|Subramanian Muralidhar of Mercer Island WA (US)]][[Category:Subramanian Muralidhar of Mercer Island WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Muthunagappan Muthuraman of Sunnyvale CA (US)|Muthunagappan Muthuraman of Sunnyvale CA (US)]][[Category:Muthunagappan Muthuraman of Sunnyvale CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Polita Paulus of Kirkland WA (US)|Polita Paulus of Kirkland WA (US)]][[Category:Polita Paulus of Kirkland WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Marianne Shaw of Bothell WA (US)|Marianne Shaw of Bothell WA (US)]][[Category:Marianne Shaw of Bothell WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Nileema Shingte of San Mateo CA (US)|Nileema Shingte of San Mateo CA (US)]][[Category:Nileema Shingte of San Mateo CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Wai Sing Wong of Bellevue WA (US)|Wai Sing Wong of Bellevue WA (US)]][[Category:Wai Sing Wong of Bellevue WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jiaqi Yan of Menlo Park CA (US)|Jiaqi Yan of Menlo Park CA (US)]][[Category:Jiaqi Yan of Menlo Park CA (US)]]

==PROVIDING TABLE DATA ACCESS IN USER-SPECIFIED FORMATS ON USER-MANAGED STORAGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18193069 titled 'PROVIDING TABLE DATA ACCESS IN USER-SPECIFIED FORMATS ON USER-MANAGED STORAGE

==Simplified Explanation==

The subject technology described in the patent application is a system that allows for the conversion and storage of tables in different formats on external volumes. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

* The technology receives a command to convert a table into a different format and store it on an external volume.
* It creates a snapshot of the table on internal storage for reference.
* It generates a list of metadata files on the internal storage to keep track of the table's properties.
* Based on the list of metadata files, it generates a set of metadata files on the internal storage to provide additional information about the table.
* It then creates a second snapshot of the table on the external volume to ensure data integrity.
* It generates a second list of metadata files on the external volume to keep track of the table's properties on the external volume.
* Based on the second list of metadata files, it generates a second set of metadata files on the external volume to provide additional information about the table on the external volume.
* Finally, it creates a set of data files in a different file format on the external volume.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Data migration: This technology can be used to convert and store tables in different formats on external volumes, making it useful for data migration between different systems or platforms.
* Data backup and recovery: By creating snapshots and metadata files, this technology enables efficient backup and recovery of tables, ensuring data integrity and minimizing the risk of data loss.
* Data analysis: The ability to convert tables into different formats on external volumes can facilitate data analysis by allowing for compatibility with various analytical tools and software.

Problems solved by this technology:

* Format conversion: The technology addresses the challenge of converting tables into different formats, which is often required when working with different systems or software that have specific format requirements.
* Data integrity: By creating snapshots and metadata files, the technology ensures that the converted tables on the external volume are accurate and complete, reducing the risk of data corruption or loss.
* Storage efficiency: The use of snapshots and metadata files optimizes storage space by only storing the necessary information for the converted tables, reducing redundancy.

Benefits of this technology:

* Flexibility: The ability to convert tables into different formats allows for greater flexibility in working with data across different systems or software.
* Data protection: The creation of snapshots and metadata files ensures data integrity and provides a reliable backup and recovery solution.
* Storage optimization: By generating metadata files and only storing necessary information, the technology optimizes storage space and reduces storage costs.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

The subject technology receives a command to commit a table in a different table format on an external volume. The subject technology generates a first snapshot of the table on internal storage. The subject technology generates a first list of metadata files on the internal storage. The subject technology generates, based on the first list of metadata files, a first set of metadata files on the internal storage. The subject technology generates a second snapshot of the table on the external volume. The subject technology generates a second list of metadata files on the external volume. The subject technology generates, based on the second list of metadata files, a second set of metadata files on the external volume. The subject technology generates a first set of data files in a different file format on the external volume.



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