Data lifecycle management within a cloud computing environment
US8918439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/122
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide lifecycle storage management for data within a Cloud computing environment. Specifically, a set of policies can be defined that allow for automatic valuation of the data and migration of the data between a set of storage tiers. Before a policy set is deployed, it can be assessed to determine effects it will have on cost, performance, and data location. Based on data characteristics and access patterns, a set of policy recommendations can be provided that predict the value of the data over time, and offer an improved migration strategy for moving the data between the set of storage tiers as the value of the data changes.
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