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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Detail) $ in Thousands | Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Future non-cancelable minimum payments | $ 357,322
Computing Infrastructure Platforms |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Future non-cancelable minimum payments | $ 68,000

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