A Distributed Content Storage Model for Web Applications

Abstract

Vast quantities of information is now being stored online. Web applications currently rely on monolithic storage structures which place the sole responsibility of data storage, protection and maintenance on the web application provider. This research introduces the concept of a de-centralised approach for information storage online. Distributed storage techniques are used to address concerns with the classic monolithic approach while also addressing issues such as data ownership concerns for personal information. The research results in the presentation on an API that allows distributed storage of information with seamless integration of data into the traditional Web 2.0 model.

Peer-Based Complex Profile Management

“…A proof-of-concept implementation of the XML profile schema, and associated operations, has been implemented within previously-reported systems relating to distributed content storage [9]. XML schemas were persisted on a user-managed storage service, and accessed via a web service from a prototype address book application.…”

“…These limitations demonstrate the benefits of offloading the storage of profile information to an entity controlled by the end-user. User-controlled distributed storage models [9] provide a platform for storing the profile information at a data storage provider chosen by the end user.…”

“…This model solves issues relating to data ownership, data freshness and data duplication. The user can rely on their own data storage service being the singleversion-of-the-truth for all their data [9].…”

OVERCAST SKIES - What Cloud Computing Should Be?

“…A key focus of this research is data storage within the web/cloud environment. Previous research (Wallis et al, 2010c;Wallis et al, 2010a) has presented a solution to the issues surrounding data duplication, data freshness and data ownership online. The more data stored by web applications the greater these concerns become.…”