CommVault Systems has patented a storage management appliance that utilizes cloud storage resources to provide seemingly unlimited network attached storage to client computing devices. The system archives data objects meeting specific criteria to cloud storage, replacing them with stubs and preview images on network shares. Upon access to the stub, the data object is restored from the cloud. 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 May 2024 was 42%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Data archiving system using network attached storage and cloud storage
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12003581B2) describes a system that includes a first computing device connected to a network attached storage device, a client computing device, and cloud storage resources. The system is designed to automatically generate a secondary copy of a data object stored on the network share when it meets specific archiving criteria, such as size, age, or access frequency. This secondary copy is stored in a different format and on a cloud storage resource, while a placeholder stub replaces the original data object on the network share. The stub is associated with the secondary copy in an index maintained by the first computing device, allowing for seamless restoration of the primary data object when accessed.
Furthermore, the system can include a storage management appliance that utilizes cloud storage resources in conjunction with the network attached storage device to provide unlimited data storage capacity to the client computing device. The appliance can also involve a second computing device that communicates with another client computing device, generating secondary copies of data objects on a separate network share and storing them on cloud resources. Additionally, the system employs a storage manager to oversee the archiving and restoration processes, ensuring efficient management of data across different storage platforms. The patent also covers a computer-implemented method and a storage management appliance apparatus that implement similar functionalities for data archiving, storage, and retrieval, enhancing data management capabilities for organizations and individuals.
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