20240028456. UNATTENDED SNAPSHOT REVERSION FOR UPGRADES simplified abstract (VMWARE, iNC)

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UNATTENDED SNAPSHOT REVERSION FOR UPGRADES

Organization Name

VMWARE, iNC

Inventor(s)

TOMO VLADIMIROV Simeonov of Sofia (BG)

Ivaylo Radoslavov Radev of Sofia (BG)

Rajendra Kulkarni of Bangalore (IN)

Dhananjaya Channapura Narayanappa of Bangalore (IN)

UNATTENDED SNAPSHOT REVERSION FOR UPGRADES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240028456 titled 'UNATTENDED SNAPSHOT REVERSION FOR UPGRADES

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure relates to methods, systems, and machine-readable media for unattended snapshot reversion for upgrades in a software-defined datacenter.

  • A request to upgrade a virtual computing instance (VCI) in a software-defined datacenter (SDDC) is received.
  • A snapshot of the VCI is created, excluding a predefined storage partition associated with the VCI.
  • The upgrade of the VCI is executed, which involves performing a plurality of upgrade steps and storing information pertaining to the execution of the upgrade in the partition.
  • The snapshot can be reverted in response to a cancellation of the upgrade.
  • The upgrade of the VCI can be re-executed from the snapshot, involving performing a different plurality of upgrade steps determined based on the information pertaining to the execution of the upgrade.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Upgrading virtual computing instances in a software-defined datacenter.
  • Creating snapshots of virtual computing instances for backup or recovery purposes.
  • Reverting to previous snapshots in case of upgrade cancellation or failure.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensuring a reliable and efficient upgrade process for virtual computing instances.
  • Providing a mechanism for easily reverting to previous snapshots in case of upgrade issues.
  • Reducing the risk of data loss or system downtime during upgrades.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Simplifies the upgrade process for virtual computing instances.
  • Provides a safety net with the ability to revert to previous snapshots.
  • Increases system reliability and minimizes potential disruptions during upgrades.


Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure is related to methods, systems, and machine-readable media for unattended snapshot reversion for upgrades. a request to upgrade a virtual computing instance (vci) in a software-defined datacenter (sddc) can be received. a snapshot of the vci can be created, wherein the snapshot excludes a predefined storage partition associated with the vci. an upgrade of the vci can be executed. executing the upgrade can include performing a plurality of upgrade steps and storing, in the partition, information pertaining to the execution of the upgrade. the snapshot can be reverted to responsive to a cancellation of the upgrade. the upgrade of the vci can be re-executed from the snapshot. re-executing the upgrade can include performing a different plurality of upgrade steps determined based on the information pertaining to the execution of the upgrade.

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