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=SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING FILE SYSTEM DATA USING A VIRTUAL FILE SYSTEM GENERATED USING A METADATA BACKUP=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Sunil Yadav of Bangalore (IN)|Sunil Yadav of Bangalore (IN)]][[Category:Sunil Yadav of Bangalore (IN)]]

[[:Category:Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)|Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)]][[Category:Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)]]

==SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING FILE SYSTEM DATA USING A VIRTUAL FILE SYSTEM GENERATED USING A METADATA BACKUP - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240104068 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING FILE SYSTEM DATA USING A VIRTUAL FILE SYSTEM GENERATED USING A METADATA BACKUP

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a method for managing data by utilizing a metadata backup to generate a virtual file system for analysis by an analytics engine.

* Obtaining a data access request for a file system from an analytics engine.
* Extracting file system metadata from a metadata backup associated with the file system.
* Generating a virtual file system using the extracted metadata.
* Providing the virtual file system to the analytics engine for analysis.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in data analysis, data management, and file system optimization.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps in efficiently managing and analyzing file system data, especially in large-scale systems where traditional methods may be insufficient.

== Benefits ==
The method allows for quick access to file system metadata for analysis without directly accessing the original file system, reducing the risk of data corruption.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in data analytics software for businesses looking to optimize their file system management processes.

== Possible Prior Art ==
Prior art in this field may include existing data backup and recovery systems that utilize metadata for file system management and analysis.

=== What are the specific steps involved in generating a virtual file system using metadata backup? ===

To generate a virtual file system using metadata backup, the following steps are involved:
1. Obtain a data access request for a file system from an analytics engine.
2. Extract file system metadata from a metadata backup associated with the file system.
3. Generate a virtual file system using the extracted metadata.
4. Provide the virtual file system to the analytics engine for analysis.

=== How does this method improve data analysis compared to traditional methods? ===

This method improves data analysis by providing a virtual file system that can be analyzed without directly accessing the original file system, reducing the risk of data corruption and allowing for more efficient analysis processes.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a method for managing data includes obtaining, by a file system metadata manager, a data access request for a file system, wherein the data access request is obtained from an analytics engine, in response to the data access request: obtaining a metadata backup, wherein the metadata backup is associated with the file system, extracting file system metadata from the metadata backup, generating, using the file system metadata, a virtual file system associated with the file system, and providing the virtual file system to the analytics engine, wherein the analytics engine performs an analysis on the file system using the virtual file system.



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