Method and apparatus for migrating data in a computer system

Details Method and apparatus for migrating data in a computer system Method and apparatus for migrating data in a computer system

2002-12-10

2008-05-20

Kindred, Alford (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Input/output access regulation

C710S074000, C711S100000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07376764

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for migrating a data set. In one embodiment, a migration is paused. In another embodiment, for a migration of data between multiple source/target groups, the migration is initiated by beginning transfer for some groups and queuing others for later processing. In a further embodiment, different transfer vehicles are used for different source/target groups. In a still further embodiment, a transfer vehicle is automatically selected for at least one source/target group.

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