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Systems and methods for providing data protection in object-based storage environments

US8825602B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2010
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/128
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing data protection in object-based storage environments may include: 1) taking a first snapshot, at a first time, of a set of partitions that store data of a file system on a set of object storage devices; 2) using the first snapshot to sync the data of the file system with a data protection node; 3) taking a second snapshot, at a second time, of the set of partitions; 4) using information from the set of object storage devices to identify at least one object that changed between the first and second times; 5) using object identification information to deduce file identification information that identifies a file that comprises the changed object; and 6) sending the changed object and the file identification information to the data protection node. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

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