18088038. ORCHESTRATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM-BASED SNAPSHOT RECOVERY simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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ORCHESTRATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM-BASED SNAPSHOT RECOVERY
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 RECOVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18088038 titled 'ORCHESTRATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM-BASED SNAPSHOT RECOVERY
The patent application describes an apparatus that utilizes virtualization software to manage snapshot lineages of a storage volume, including both local and cloud-based snapshots.
- The processing device identifies and selects a specific snapshot from the cloud snapshot lineage to recover to the local snapshot lineage.
- It exposes a cloud storage volume for the selected snapshot and maps it to a target local storage volume on the storage system.
- The data of the selected snapshot is then transferred to the target local storage volume using a data mover of the storage system.
Potential Applications: - Data backup and recovery solutions - Disaster recovery planning - Cloud storage management
Problems Solved: - Efficient management of snapshot lineages - Seamless data recovery between local and cloud storage - Simplified data migration processes
Benefits: - Enhanced data protection and redundancy - Streamlined data recovery procedures - Improved storage system efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: Cloud Data Recovery and Storage Management Solution This technology can be used by cloud service providers, data centers, and enterprises for seamless data management and recovery processes, enhancing overall data security and efficiency.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to snapshot management, data recovery, and cloud storage solutions to gain a deeper understanding of the technology landscape in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in virtualization software, data management technologies, and cloud storage solutions to enhance the capabilities of this apparatus.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve data recovery processes between local and cloud storage? 2. What are the key advantages of utilizing virtualization software for managing snapshot lineages in storage systems?
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 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 cloud snapshot lineage to recover to the local snapshot lineage, to expose a cloud storage volume for the given snapshot, and to map the cloud storage volume to a target local storage volume on the storage system. The processing device is further configured to recover the given snapshot to the local snapshot lineage by utilizing a data mover of the storage system to write data of the given snapshot to the target local storage volume.
