Method for visualizing data backup activity from a plurality...

Details Method for visualizing data backup activity from a plurality... Method for visualizing data backup activity from a plurality...

2004-03-01

2009-02-24

Corrielus, Jean M (Department: 2162)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07496614

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for examining historical records of backup activity consolidated from a plurality of backup engines is disclosed. The method includes reorganizing historical records of backup activity originating from a plurality of backup engines into unique visual representations to facilitate the identification of backup activity failures. The method allows representation of many levels of data extraction relating to backup successes, partial successes, and failures. In another aspect, a method of combining summary level data (summarized by backup server) with subsequently lower levels of detail in a single report that provides the ability to expand and contract at will is provided. In another aspect, a system for associating owners of computers being backed up with respective backup charges, rearranging data extracted from the RDB consisting of historical records originating from different backup engines, and constructing Billing Reports to reflect charges relating to said backup activities.

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