Technique for remapping data in a storage management system

Details Technique for remapping data in a storage management system Technique for remapping data in a storage management system

2006-10-13

2009-10-27

Ehichioya, Fred I (Department: 2156)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C714S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07610320

ABSTRACT:
A technique for remapping data in a storage management system is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for remapping data in a storage management system having backup data that enable restoration of historical data of a storage system. The method may comprise receiving at least one access request for a first set of historical data. The method may also comprise identifying a second set of historical data, wherein the first set of historical data is a subset of the second set of historical data. The method may further comprise identifying, in the storage management system, one or more storage locations containing backup data for the second set of historical data. The method may additionally comprise storing a mapping list of the one or more identified storage locations to facilitate subsequent access requests for any of the second set of historical data.

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patent: 6321290 (2001-11-01), Yamashita
patent: 6732293 (2004-05-01), Schneider
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