Applying a policy criteria to files in a backup image
US8280851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1451
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for applying a policy criteria to files in a backup image. A backup image of files in a file system is maintained. A policy is applied to the files in the backup image to determine files satisfying a policy criteria. A list is prepared indicating the determined files. The determined files in the file system are accessed and a deferred operation indicated in the applied policy is applied to the accessed files in the file system.
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