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Method for performing targeted backup

US9811542B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2013
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 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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