US Patent Application 17724616. CLOUD AWARE FILE SYSTEM RESTORES simplified abstract
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CLOUD AWARE FILE SYSTEM RESTORES
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Inventor(s)
Manish Sharma of Bangalore (IN)
Aaditya Bansal of Bangalore (IN)
Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)
CLOUD AWARE FILE SYSTEM RESTORES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- This abstract for appeared for US patent application number 17724616 Titled 'CLOUD AWARE FILE SYSTEM RESTORES'
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for restoring data from a backup stored on the cloud. The backup data and metadata are not synchronized with the local metadata. To restore the data, the backup data and metadata are copied to the desired location on the production host. Then, the backup metadata is linked with the backup data to complete the restoration process. This approach helps avoid delays in production workloads and maintains productivity.
Original Abstract Submitted
In accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention, when restoring data from a backup that is at least partially stored on the cloud, the meta-data and data forming the backup are not in sync with the local meta-data. When restoring the data, once the backup data and backup data is copied to the desired location on the production host, the backup data and backup meta-data need to be linked back up. Once the backup data and backup meta-data is copied to the target production host, the backup meta-data is linked with the backup data and then the restoration is indicated as having been completed. By performing the linkage during the restoration, prior to the restore being indicated as being complete, delays in production workloads and productivity can be avoided.
