Data synchronization of block-level backup
US9626250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/84
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
As disclosed herein a computer program product for optimizing data synchronization when performing a block-level backup includes program instructions comprising instructions to receive a customized merging plan, create a padding map comprising missing data information, request missing data from a local backup server, wherein the instructions to request missing data comprise instructions to send the padding map to the local backup server, receive from the local backup server the missing data, and perform a snapshot consolidation according to the customized merging plan to provide a consolidated snapshot. The program instructions may include instructions to record missing data files and data blocks in the padding map. A computer system, corresponding to the computer program product is also disclosed herein.
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