Cataloging system for image-based backup
US9569446B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/188
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples of systems and methods for cataloging image-based backups are disclosed. In certain implementations, these systems and methods can obtain information about file system structure from a volume undergoing image-based backup. The systems and methods can generate a catalog of the file system structure that can be stored with the backup image. The systems and methods can generate a searchable index of the catalog so that users can search for files within the backup image without being required to manually mount the backup image containing the searched-for file. As a result, in certain embodiments, users advantageously can more quickly locate and restore files from image-based backups.
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