System and method for conveying backup and restore data via email
US8751453B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1469
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various methods and systems for using email to convey backup and restore data are disclosed. One method involves: receiving a request to perform a backup system operation; generating an email that includes data and metadata (which is associated with the data); and sending the email to an email address associated with a backup system component. The request can be a backup request, in which case the data includes data to be backed up, and the backup system component is a backup server. Alternatively, the request can be receiving a restore request. In this scenario, the data includes data to be restored, and the backup system component is a backup client.
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