Hybrid distributed and cloud backup architecture
US8935366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1095
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates integration of a distributed backup environment and a online backup environment. A super peer device can be designated from a set of peer devices. The super peer can distribute backup data amongst the set of peer devices based upon availability and storage capacity of the peer devices. In addition, the super peer can transfer portions of backup data from the set of peers to an online backup service.
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