Managing snapshots in storage systems
US8046534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/84
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for managing snapshots in storage systems. One method includes logically linking a plurality of snapshots to a logical disk in a storage network; and splitting the snapshots from the logical disk to form a snapshot tree that includes the snapshots split from the logical disk.
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