18088030. ORCHESTRATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM-BASED SNAPSHOT SHIPPING simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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ORCHESTRATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM-BASED SNAPSHOT SHIPPING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shanmuga A. Gunasekaran of Bangalore (IN)
Michael Anthony of Wilmington MA (US)
Mark Aldred of Franklin MA (US)
Shane Sullivan of Franklin MA (US)
Michael Malamud of Franklin MA (US)
ORCHESTRATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM-BASED SNAPSHOT SHIPPING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18088030 titled 'ORCHESTRATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM-BASED SNAPSHOT SHIPPING
The apparatus described in the abstract utilizes virtualization software to manage snapshot lineages of a storage volume, including local and cloud snapshots.
- The processing device identifies and selects a local snapshot to copy to the cloud snapshot lineage, creating a cloud storage volume and mapping it to the selected snapshot.
- Data of the selected snapshot is written to the cloud storage volume using a data mover of the storage system.
Potential Applications: - Data backup and disaster recovery solutions - Efficient data management for businesses with large storage volumes - Cloud storage integration for seamless data access and storage
Problems Solved: - Simplifies the process of copying and managing snapshots between local and cloud storage - Streamlines data backup and recovery procedures - Enhances data accessibility and availability across different storage systems
Benefits: - Improved data protection and redundancy - Cost-effective storage management - Enhanced data mobility and flexibility
Commercial Applications: Cloud storage service providers, data management companies, and businesses with large storage infrastructure can benefit from this technology to streamline data backup and recovery processes.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the virtualization software ensure data integrity during the snapshot copying process? 2. What security measures are in place to protect data stored in the cloud snapshot lineage?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in virtualization software and cloud storage technologies to enhance the efficiency and security of data management processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus comprises at least one processing device configured to identify, utilizing virtualization software running on a storage system, a snapshot lineage comprising snapshots of a storage volume, the snapshot lineage comprising (i) a local snapshot lineage on storage devices of the storage system and (ii) a cloud snapshot lineage on cloud storage external to the storage system. The processing device is also configured to utilize the virtualization software to select a given snapshot in the local snapshot lineage to copy to the cloud snapshot lineage, to create a cloud storage volume on the cloud storage, and to map the cloud storage volume to the given snapshot in the local snapshot lineage. The processing device is further configured to copy the given snapshot to the cloud snapshot lineage by utilizing a data mover of the storage system to write data of the given snapshot to the cloud storage volume.
