18157437. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES
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Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18157437 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREFETCHING BACKUP DATA FOR APPLICATION RECOVERIES
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a method for data protection of file system data on a host by using backup metadata to create a placeholder file system for prefetching backup data.
- Identifying backup access events associated with a backup of a file system
- Obtaining backup metadata from a data protection manager
- Generating a placeholder file system using the backup metadata
- Storing the placeholder file system in a virtual hard disk file
- Loading the virtual hard disk file on a target application
- Prefetching backup data using the virtual hard disk file and backup metadata
- Storing the backup data in a cache
- Performing backup access services using the virtual hard disk file, backup metadata, and cache
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in data protection and backup solutions for file systems, ensuring efficient and secure storage and retrieval of backup data.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenges of efficiently managing and accessing backup data for file systems, improving data protection and recovery processes.
Benefits: - Enhanced data protection for file systems - Efficient storage and retrieval of backup data - Improved backup access services - Streamlined data recovery processes
Commercial Applications: Data protection companies can utilize this technology to enhance their backup solutions, catering to businesses and organizations that require secure and efficient file system backup services.
Questions about Data Protection of File System Data: 1. How does this method improve the efficiency of backup data storage and retrieval? 2. What are the key advantages of using backup metadata to create a placeholder file system for prefetching backup data?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques described herein relate to a method for performing data protection of file system data on a host. The method includes identifying, by a data protection agent, a backup access event associated with a backup of a file system stored on a backup storage; in response to identifying the backup access event: obtaining backup metadata associated with the backup from a data protection manager; generating a placeholder file system using the backup metadata and storing the placeholder file system in virtual hard disk file; loading the virtual hard disk file on a target application; performing, after the loading, prefetching of backup data using the virtual hard disk file and the backup metadata to store the backup data in a cache; and performing backup access services using the virtual hard disk file, the backup metadata, and the cache.
