Software, systems, and methods for enhanced replication within virtual machine environments
US9665582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/188
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Software, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for enhanced updating of replica storage volumes within virtual machine environments. A first group of data blocks of a plurality of data blocks on an underlying storage volume that have changed are identified. A second group of data blocks of the first group of data blocks that are live are identified. Changed data items associated with the second group of data blocks are identified. An ancillary process is initiated on the changed data items. An update of the replica of the target storage volume with the second group of data blocks is also initiated.
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