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Backing-up and restoring files including files referenced with multiple file names

US7788230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2007
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/1464
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for backing-up and restoring files including files referenced with multiple file names. Files to backup are determined. A determination is made from the files to backup files referenced with multiple names. An entry is created for each file to backup in a backup directory indicating file attributes and each name used to reference the file. The determined files and the backup directory are backed-up.

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