BMC Software. has been granted a patent for a system that captures and stores archive image copies of databases along with their metadata, including runtime environments. This technology facilitates database restoration by utilizing stored metadata to re-establish the necessary runtime conditions. GlobalData’s report on BMC Software 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 BMC Software, Hybrid cloud mgmt was a key innovation area identified from patents. BMC Software's grant share as of July 2024 was 82%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Database archiving and restoration with metadata management
The granted patent US12056021B2 outlines a computer program product designed to facilitate the archiving and restoration of databases. The core functionality involves capturing an archive image copy of a database at a specified time, along with its associated metadata, which includes details about the runtime environment and executable routines necessary for database access. The program stores both the archive image and metadata, updates an archive index to track their locations, and allows for the retrieval and restoration of the database upon request. This restoration process re-establishes the runtime environment using the captured metadata, ensuring that the database can be accurately reinstated to its previous state.
Additionally, the patent specifies enhancements to the archiving process, such as the ability to select and update existing image copies based on prior changes to the database. It also identifies that the database may include information management systems (IMS) databases and outlines various executable routines, including partition selection and dynamic database allocation routines. The system is designed to generate an archive index that records timestamps and names of the archive image copies, further streamlining the restoration process. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive method and system for managing database archiving and restoration, emphasizing efficiency and accuracy in maintaining database integrity over time.
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