Automatic classification of backup clients

Details Automatic classification of backup clients Automatic classification of backup clients

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Wilson, Yolanda L (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S006130, C711S162000, C707S653000, C707S654000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07966513

ABSTRACT:
A method of automatically classifying clients into different backup policy groups according to pre-selected criteria, such as type of client, whether the client is a server, a desktop or a mobile computer, the department or business unit, or even the user. The method uses information obtained from the client itself to classify the client. This information includes the kind of processor platform and operating system in the client, the type and version of software being run, and whether the client has a battery, indicating that it is a mobile computer. Other information that can be used to classify the client for backup may be obtained from information that identifies the user, the department to which the client is assigned, and the location in which it is used. The process enables a mobile client traveling to another site of an enterprise to connect to a local LAN of the enterprise and be authenticated for backup, and to be automatically assigned an appropriate backup classification.

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