A method and system for leasing storage locations in a distributed processing system is provided. Consistent with this method and system, a client requests access to storage locations for a period of time (lease period) from a server, such as the file system manager. Responsive to this request, the server...http://www.google.de/patents/US6519615?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6519615 - Method and system for leasing storage
