Driving data backups with data source tagging
US7568124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1458
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Implementations of the present invention allow clients (e.g., end-users, administrators, etc.) to associate data with one or more protection intents at the data/data source level. A backup server can then associate the data with a specific protection mechanism regardless of where the data/data source(s) are located, or regardless of how other like-data are being backed up. The backup server can then backup data that are associated with similar protection intents in a similar manner based on client specifications. The backup server can also monitor the various protection intents and associations to ensure that the protection intents are being met. For example, if the backup server identifies that data are not being backed up in accordance with their associated protection intent, the backup server can send one or more communications indicating the same, such that the protection mechanisms can be adjusted appropriately.
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