Method for performing targeted backup
US9811542B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/25
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, computer program products, computer systems, and the like, which provide for the performance of a targeted backup operation, are disclosed. Such a targeted backup operation is performed on a backup that comprises a plurality of data blocks. The data blocks, in turn, comprise an in-use data block and an unused data block. The targeted backup operation comprises performing a backup operation on the in-use data block.
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