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Intelligent method to generate and sync virtual machine file metadata for search

US11093445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2019
Grant dateAug 17, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2009/45562
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

File metadata of a virtual machine can be generated when performing a backup of a virtual machine. A backup copy of the virtual machine and the file metadata can be stored in a backup storage system. The file metadata can be retrieved from the storage system in a manner that is decoupled from the performance of the backup of the virtual machine. The file metadata can be used for searching for files within the backup copy of the virtual machine.

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