Restoring a database using fuzzy snapshot techniques
US7725440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/84
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and device are provided for taking a database snapshot using a fuzzy snapshot. In one example, the method includes starting and maintaining a transaction log of the database, starting and maintaining a fuzzy snapshot of the database without applying any hindering locks to the database, and restoring the database by applying the transaction log to the fuzzy snapshot.
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