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Method and apparatus for automated data protection with IT infrastructure visibility

US9736007B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2011
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

IT organizations are challenged with maintaining data application and availability while satisfying service level agreements and compliance requirements. Unprecedented data growth is straining IT resources requiring greater investments, while capital and operational expenses are under scrutiny. Given this tension, IT organizations are seeking efficiency and optimization to regain control and meet business SLAs. Example embodiments of the present invention provide a method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for performing automated data protection with information technology (IT) infrastructure visibility. The method comprises receiving input regarding a desired state of a data protection environment for an IT infrastructure and creating a data protection environment according to the desired state of the data protection environment.

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