Large object data in a database system
The integration of a version control system with database systems to manage LOB values through reference tokens addresses the challenge of storing large data types, enhancing storage efficiency and management by using database and version control systems, ensuring effective data access and recovery.
GB2630960AInactive Publication Date: 2024-12-18INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- GB2023008929
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-15
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-18
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a method for storing data in a table of a database system. The table comprises at least one first column and at least one second column. The first column is configured for comprising first type data, such as an integer or Char type. The second column is configured for comprising second type data such as a BLOB type, wherein the second type data has a maximum size higher than a maximum size of the first type data. The method comprises: receiving a query to store a record in the table. It may be determined whether the record comprises a value of the second column. In case the record comprises the value of the second column, the value may be stored in a version control system and a reference token representing the value may be stored in the second column of the table. In case the record does not comprise the value for the second column, the record may be stored in the table.
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