Creation and implementation of designated time points in a version expiration environment
US10191906B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1458
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one example, a method for managing of generating information suitable for use in managing backed up data includes defining a sequence format that includes multiple numeric fields that are each associated with a respective partial definition of one or more designated points in time. One or more of the numeric fields are parameterized so that those numeric fields each embrace a range of possible values. A condition is then specified for one or more of the parameterized numeric fields. Finally, a sequence of designated points in time is generated by running a sequence definition that includes the conditions and parameterized numeric fields. Each designated point in time corresponds to a curtain that is associated with one or more rules which, when executed, assign an expiration time to one or more backup versions.
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