System and method for dynamically performing storage operations in a computer network
US7246207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99955
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for performing storage operations on electronic data in a network. In response to the initiation of a storage operation and according to a first set of selection logic, a media management component is selected to manage the storage operation. In response to the initiation of a storage operation and according to a second set of selection logic, a network storage device to associate with the storage operation. The selected media management component and the selected network storage device perform the storage operation on the electronic data.
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