System and method to enable deduplication engine to sustain operational continuity
US10282256B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/83
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for backing up data is provided. The method includes deduplicating a first plurality of data units during a backup operation through application of a first deduplication service and a fingerprint database. The method includes logging a second plurality of data units in a journal, during the backup operation. The logging is in response to a failure of the first deduplication service and wherein at least one method operation is executed through a processor.
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