Provided are data structures for use in storing data. A plurality of data structures are defined in a computer readable medium, wherein each data structure indicates a plurality of attributes and at least one function of a storage resource to store data. Policies are defined in the computer readable...http://www.google.com/patents/US20070244940?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20070244940 - METHOD, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM FOR A POLICY BASED STORAGE MANAGER