Apparatus, system, and method for resource group backup

Details Apparatus, system, and method for resource group backup Apparatus, system, and method for resource group backup

2008-03-04

2008-03-04

McCarthy, Christopher (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S057000, C714S006130, C707S793000, C718S103000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10837730

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for automatically backing up a dynamically created resource group. One embodiment of the apparatus includes an event module, a resource group module, and a backup module. The event module receives an event notification of an unanticipated system event, such as a system failure or similar event. The resource group module dynamically creates a resource group made up of resources (files, directories, applications, databases, etc.) in response to the event notification. The resource group may be created based on which resources are within a specified classification and have a timestamp within a specified time range. The backup module initiates a backup operation to copy the resource group to a backup location. The backup module backs up as much of the resource group as possible within the time between the resource group creation and the time that the system may become unavailable.

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