Dividing data for multi-thread backup
US7574461B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1469
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Performing a backup is disclosed. One or more directories at a lowest level in a file directory associated with a storage is identified. The identified lowest level directories are divided into one or more directory groups. The backup of the directory groups is performed using parallel threads until all directory groups have been backed up.
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