Cohesity. has been granted a patent for a method that enables the restoration of specific backup instances. This process involves creating a new reference backup instance, restoring data to a recipient system, and performing a constructive incremental backup snapshot to track changes effectively. GlobalData’s report on Cohesity gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for restoring backup instances with incremental snapshots
The patent US12061813B2 outlines a method for restoring a specific backup instance of a volume from a backup system to a recipient system. The process begins with the backup system receiving a request to restore a backup instance, which is tracked by a change tracker on the recipient system. This tracker monitors changes made since the last backup snapshot, identified by a tracking identifier. Upon receiving the restoration request, the backup system creates a new reference backup instance and restores the relevant data to the recipient system. The recipient system is then prompted to generate a new tracking identifier that reflects its state at a subsequent point in time, which will replace the previous tracking identifier. Additionally, the recipient system is requested to perform a constructive incremental backup snapshot that selectively includes or excludes changes based on the new tracking identifier.
The claims further specify that the backup instance may correspond to an entire volume or specific objects, such as virtual machines. The method includes provisions for cloning snapshot trees to facilitate data restoration and incremental backups. During the restoration process, the data remains in a locked state, ensuring integrity until the restoration is complete. Once the new tracking identifier is generated, the data transitions to a mutable state, allowing for further modifications. The system is designed to efficiently manage changes that occur after the restoration, ensuring that all relevant data is captured and stored appropriately. This innovative approach enhances the reliability and efficiency of data recovery processes in backup systems.
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