Method and apparatus for allocating resources among backup tasks in a data backup system
US8301772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/508
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for allocating resources among backup tasks in a data backup system is described. One aspect of the invention relates to managing backup tasks in a computer network. An estimated resource utilization is established for each of the backup tasks based on a set of backup statistics. A resource reservation is allocated for each of the backup tasks based on the estimated resource utilization thereof. The resource reservation of each of the backup tasks is dynamically changed during performance thereof.
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