METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING TEMPORARY STORAGE

A method, system, and computer program product for managing storage is provided. The method includes requesting registration from an application upon initialization of the application, receiving the registration from the application, and receiving a request for temporary storage from the application. The method also includes determining whether sufficient memory exists in storage to perform the request. If insufficient memory exists, the method includes signaling the application to halt operations that request additional temporary storage, signaling the application to return unused temporary storage, and re-attempting to execute the request upon successful return of unused temporary storage. If sufficient memory exists, the method includes executing the request.