18159463. SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PERFORM A RESTORATION USING SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUPS simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PERFORM A RESTORATION USING SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUPS
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Srikanth Chowdary Marri of Bengalure (IN)
Madhukar Shukla of Bangalore (IN)
Elango Chockalingam of Bangalore (IN)
Shivaraj Abbigeri of Karnataka (IN)
Vibhanshu Rai of Azamgarh (IN)
SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PERFORM A RESTORATION USING SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18159463 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PERFORM A RESTORATION USING SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUPS
The abstract describes a method for performing a restore operation by identifying a full backup associated with a first client device closest to a target restore time, along with a set of log backups that encompass the target restore time. The full backup and log backups are then restored to a target volume on a second client device, and the target volume is mounted to a target file system for native client restoration.
- Identification of full backup and log backups closest to target restore time
- Restoration of full backup and log backups to target volume on a separate client device
- Mounting target volume to target file system for native client restoration
Potential Applications: - Data recovery and restoration in case of system failures or data loss - Disaster recovery solutions for businesses to ensure continuity of operations
Problems Solved: - Efficient and accurate restoration of data to a specific point in time - Simplified process for restoring backups to a different client device
Benefits: - Minimizes downtime by quickly restoring data to a specific point in time - Provides flexibility in choosing the target volume for restoration
Commercial Applications: Title: Data Recovery and Backup Solutions for Businesses This technology can be used by data recovery companies, IT service providers, and businesses to ensure data integrity and continuity of operations in case of system failures or data loss.
Questions about Data Recovery and Backup Solutions: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of data restoration processes? This technology streamlines the process of identifying and restoring backups to a specific point in time, reducing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
2. What are the key advantages of restoring backups to a target volume on a separate client device? Restoring backups to a target volume on a separate client device provides added security and flexibility in data recovery processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for performing a restore operation includes identifying a full backup associated with a first client device nearest a target restore time. The method further includes identifying a set of log backups that includes a first log backup that encompasses the target restore time and all log backups between the full backup and the first log backup. The method also includes identifying a target volume to which the full backup and all log backups are to be restored, and the target volume is on a second client device separate from the first client device. Moreover, the method includes restoring the full backup and the set of log backups to the target volume. In addition, the method includes mounting, after the restoring, the target volume to a target file system. Further, the method includes performing a native client restoration mechanism to the target restore time using the target file system.
