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Method and system for copying backup data

US7069466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 2002
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1458
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for copying backup data is disclosed. Backup data may be copied to a first virtual tape library in the same format as it would be copied to a physical tape library. The backup data may also be electronically copied to a second virtual tape library or to a physical tape library.

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