18159481. SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENABLE A SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUP simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENABLE A SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUP
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Inventor(s)
Srikanth Chowdary Marri of Bengalure (IN)
Madhukar Shukla of Bangalore (IN)
Elango Chockalingam of Bangalore (IN)
Shivaraj Abbigeri of Karnataka (IN)
Amith Ramachandran of Bangalore (IN)
SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENABLE A SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18159481 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ENABLE A SNAPSHOT-BASED BACKUP
The method described in the abstract involves performing backups by sending a quiesce request to a client storage array, obtaining a snapshot-based backup, sending an unquiesce request, transferring the backup to a secondary storage system, and generating a protection copy.
- Sending a quiesce request to put the client storage array in a quiesced state
- Obtaining a snapshot-based backup of the storage volume while in the quiesced state
- Sending an unquiesce request once the backup is complete
- Transferring the backup to a secondary storage system
- Generating a protection copy based on the snapshot-based backup
Potential Applications: - Data backup and recovery systems - Disaster recovery solutions - Data protection for businesses and organizations
Problems Solved: - Ensuring data integrity during backups - Efficiently managing and transferring backup data - Simplifying the backup process for storage arrays
Benefits: - Improved data protection and recovery capabilities - Streamlined backup procedures - Enhanced data security and reliability
Commercial Applications: Title: Data Backup and Recovery Solutions for Businesses This technology can be used by IT companies, data centers, and organizations that require reliable backup and recovery systems to protect their critical data.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method ensure data consistency during backups? 2. What are the advantages of using a snapshot-based backup approach for data protection?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for performing backups. The method includes sending, via a data manager, a quiesce request to a client storage array of a client device to put the client storage array in a quiesced state. The method also includes obtaining, via a primary backup storage system, a snapshot-based backup of a storage volume of the client storage array while the client storage array is in the quiesced state. Further, the method includes sending an unquiesce request to the client storage array in response to determining that the obtaining of the snapshot-based backup is complete. Moreover, the method includes sending the snapshot-based backup from the primary backup storage system to a secondary backup storage system. In addition, the method includes generating, using the secondary backup storage system, a protection copy based on the snapshot-based backup.
