CommVault Systems has patented a pseudo-file-system driver that utilizes deduplication to provide applications and virtual machines with virtually unlimited storage capacity. The driver intercepts read and write requests, offloading excess data to secondary storage in deduplicated form. This innovative system simplifies storage management for users. GlobalData’s report on CommVault Systems gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on CommVault Systems, Hybrid cloud mgmt was a key innovation area identified from patents. CommVault Systems's grant share as of February 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Deduplication-enabled pseudo-file-system driver for virtual machines
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11921675B2) discloses a system that includes hardware processors and computer memory storing computer-readable instructions. When executed, these instructions cause the system to execute a pseudo-file-system driver that creates a file system in a primary storage resource connected to a virtual machine. The system associates the file system with a deduplication database, intercepts read and write requests from the virtual machine, and performs deduplication tasks by moving data to a secondary storage resource in deduplicated form. The virtual machine communicates with the file system but not directly with the deduplication database or secondary storage, allowing for efficient data management within the system.
Furthermore, the patent describes the pseudo-file-system driver's ability to designate excess data in the file system, enabling the system to perform deduplication tasks without storage capacity limitations. The system is particularly suited for cloud services environments, where primary and secondary storage resources can be configured. Additionally, the system includes components like media agents and data agents to facilitate deduplication processes and restore jobs when requested data is unavailable in the primary storage. Overall, the patented system offers a comprehensive approach to data storage and management, ensuring efficient utilization of storage resources and streamlined communication between applications and storage components.
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