Software backup and restoration procedures using application and file monitoring
US10146628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/865
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provide the ability to configure software backup and restoration procedures on an IHS (Information Handling System) with minimal or no input from a user. Embodiments utilize local monitors on an IHS in order to generate metadata describing the use of software applications installed on the IHS. A remote analytics engine process the metadata received from multiple participating IHSs to generate inputs used by the restoration and backup procedures implemented by the IHS. The metadata generated by an IHS is used to determine valuations for the applications and files installed on the IHS. These valuations may then be utilized to identify files of significant value to the user, which may then be designated for backup by the backup procedures implemented by the IHS. The generated valuations may also be used to select the applications that should be reinstalled in order to restore the IHS to an approximated prior operating state.
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