17962648. EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF SPECIALIZED CONTROL FILES USED FOR BACKUP RESTORE simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)

EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF SPECIALIZED CONTROL FILES USED FOR BACKUP RESTORE

Organization Name

Dell Products L.P.

Inventor(s)

Shraddha Chunekar of Bangalore (IN)

Navneet Upadhyay of Ghaziabad (IN)

Iresha Gadikar of Bijapur (IN)

Amith Ramachandran of Bangalore (IN)

Haritha Kora of Pulivendula (IN)

Rejith Mohan M of Thiruvanathapuram (IN)

EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF SPECIALIZED CONTROL FILES USED FOR BACKUP RESTORE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17962648 titled 'EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF SPECIALIZED CONTROL FILES USED FOR BACKUP RESTORE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a system for managing specialized files used for backup and restore, allowing for automated recovery without manual identification of critical information.

• The system includes specialized objects stored as part of metadata by a backup agent.
• Information such as control files and parameter files are stored within these objects for efficient retrieval during a restore operation.
• The system provides an additional layer of recover capability and efficiency, particularly in disaster recovery scenarios.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries where data backup and restore processes are critical, such as healthcare, finance, and information technology.

Problems Solved

1. Manual identification of critical information required for a restore operation is eliminated, increasing efficiency. 2. The system provides an additional layer of recover capability, enhancing disaster recovery processes.

Benefits

1. Automated recovery process reduces the risk of human error during restore operations. 2. Efficient retrieval of critical information improves the overall speed and effectiveness of data recovery.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Efficient Data Recovery System for Disaster Scenarios"

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing systems that manage backup and restore processes, but the specific method of storing critical information within specialized objects for efficient retrieval during a restore operation may be a novel aspect of this technology.

Unanswered Questions

1. How does the system ensure the security and integrity of the stored critical information? 2. Are there any limitations or constraints in terms of the size or type of files that can be managed by this system?

Original Abstract Submitted

Described is a system for management of specialized files used for a backup restore. The system may allow for an automated recovery to be performed without having to manually identify critical information required to perform a restore of a particular backup within a backup chain. This information may include a control file and a parameter file. A backup agent may store such information within specialized objects that are stored as part of metadata managed by a backup agent to provide an additional layer of recover capability and efficiency. This information may then be leveraged for retrieval during a restore operation, for example, in a disaster recovery scenario.