Dell products l.p. (20240289231). METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION AWARE ACCESS OF METADATA BASED BACKUPS simplified abstract
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION AWARE ACCESS OF METADATA BASED BACKUPS
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Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION AWARE ACCESS OF METADATA BASED BACKUPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240289231 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION AWARE ACCESS OF METADATA BASED BACKUPS
The abstract describes a method for performing data protection of file system data on a host, specifically related to backing up a virtual machine (VM) stored on a backup storage.
- Identifying backup access events associated with VM backups
- Obtaining backup metadata from a data protection manager
- Generating a placeholder file structure using backup metadata
- Storing the placeholder file in a virtual hard disk file
- Loading the virtual hard disk file on a host
- Instantiating single application instances of the VM on the host
- Performing application-aware backup access services using the placeholder file structure, backup metadata, and single application instances of the VM
Potential Applications: - Data protection and backup services for virtual machines - Efficient storage and retrieval of backup data - Application-specific backup access services
Problems Solved: - Ensuring data protection and backup of file system data on a host - Managing backup metadata for virtual machine backups - Providing application-aware backup access services
Benefits: - Enhanced data protection for virtual machines - Improved backup efficiency and storage management - Application-specific backup services for better data recovery
Commercial Applications: Title: "Virtual Machine Data Protection and Backup Services" This technology can be used by data centers, cloud service providers, and enterprises to offer secure and efficient data protection and backup services for virtual machines. It can cater to a wide range of industries requiring reliable backup solutions.
Questions about Virtual Machine Data Protection and Backup Services: 1. How does this method improve data protection for virtual machines? 2. What are the key advantages of application-aware backup access services for VM backups?
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 a backup access event associated with a backup of a virtual machine (vm) stored on a backup storage, wherein the vm comprises a plurality of applications; obtaining backup metadata associated with the backup from a data protection manager; generating a placeholder file structure using the backup metadata and storing the placeholder file in a virtual hard disk file; loading the virtual hard disk file on a host associated with the vm; instantiating single application instances of the vm on the host; and performing application aware backup access services using the placeholder file structure, the backup metadata, and the single application instances of the vm, wherein the single application instances of the vm have limited access to placeholder file structure portions associated with the single application instances.
