Host-based backup for virtual machines
US7669020B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/84
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and computer-accessible medium for centralized backup of a plurality of virtual machines are disclosed. Each virtual machine comprises at least one virtual volume. The plurality of virtual volumes are accessed through a central computer system. The central computer system is used to backup data from the plurality of virtual volumes in a manner substantially independent of execution of the plurality of virtual machines.
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