Tracking filesystem backups
US7801859B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for tracking file system backups is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a request to perform a backup with respect to a data set comprising a file system or a portion thereof and automatically associating the requested backup with any previously performed backups, if any, that would be required to be available in order to restore the data set to a state associated with the requested backup.
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