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Efficient data backup using a single side file

US6848021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2001
Grant dateJan 25, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99955
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for data backup includes creating a sidefile in a cache memory of a data storage system. Entries are added to the sidefile specifying copy operations to be respectively performed by copy services in the system, including at least first and second copy services of different, first and second types. The copy operations specified by the operations are then executed using the first and second copy services.

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