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SYNC_INODE_METADATA(9) The Linux VFS SYNC_INODE_METADATA(9)

NAME

sync_inode_metadata - write an inode to disk

SYNOPSIS

int sync_inode_metadata(struct inode * inode, int wait);

ARGUMENTS

inode

the inode to sync

wait

wait for I/O to complete.

DESCRIPTION

Write an inode to disk and adjust it´s dirty state after completion.

NOTE

only writes the actual inode, no associated data or other metadata.

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May 2024 Kernel Hackers Manual 2.6.