Efficient data management improvements, such as docking limited-feature data management modules to a full-featured data management system
First Claim
1. A method for docking at least one limited-feature module, configured to be connected to a limited-feature device, with a full-featured data management system, wherein the limited-feature device is configured to be connectable to at least one computer via a network, the method comprising:
- executing, at the limited-feature device, a limited-feature module, wherein the limited-feature module has fewer features than the full-featured data management system;
generating data based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature module,wherein the data is generated without interaction with the full-featured data management system;
storing the generated data at a storage device;
discovering, by the limited-feature module, the fun-featured data management system;
docking the limited-feature module with the full-featured data management systemwherein by docking the limited-feature device to the full-featured device, metadata, profiles, configurations, or data from the limited-feature module are integrated and utilized;
receiving, at the limited-feature module, at least one configuration setting from the tuft-featured data management system;
performing, by the full-featured data management system, at least one storage operation,wherein the at least one storage operation includes analyzing the generated data, or integrating the generated data, or creating copies of the generated data, or any combination thereof; and
receiving, at the limited-feature device, at least one data management feature based on the generated data.
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Abstract
Software, firmware, and systems are described herein that permit an organization to dock previously-utilized, limited-feature data management modules with a full-featured data management system. By docking limited-feature data management modules to a full-featured data management system, metadata and data from the various limited-feature data management modules can be integrated and utilized more efficiently and effectively. Moreover, additional data management features can be provided to users after a more seamless transition.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for docking at least one limited-feature module, configured to be connected to a limited-feature device, with a full-featured data management system, wherein the limited-feature device is configured to be connectable to at least one computer via a network, the method comprising:
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executing, at the limited-feature device, a limited-feature module, wherein the limited-feature module has fewer features than the full-featured data management system; generating data based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature module, wherein the data is generated without interaction with the full-featured data management system; storing the generated data at a storage device; discovering, by the limited-feature module, the fun-featured data management system; docking the limited-feature module with the full-featured data management system wherein by docking the limited-feature device to the full-featured device, metadata, profiles, configurations, or data from the limited-feature module are integrated and utilized; receiving, at the limited-feature module, at least one configuration setting from the tuft-featured data management system; performing, by the full-featured data management system, at least one storage operation, wherein the at least one storage operation includes analyzing the generated data, or integrating the generated data, or creating copies of the generated data, or any combination thereof; and receiving, at the limited-feature device, at least one data management feature based on the generated data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. The method of claim I further comprising:
executing at least one authentication procedure to verify the docking is authorized.
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9. A tangible computer-readable storage medium storing instructions, which when executed by at least one data processing device, performs a method for docking at least one limited-feature module, configured to be connected to a limited-feature device, with a full-featured data management system, wherein the limited-feature device is configured to be connectable to at least one computer via a network, the method comprising:
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executing, at the limited-feature device, a limited-feature module; generating data based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature module, wherein the data is generated without interaction with the full-featured data management system; storing the generated data at a storage device; docking the limited-feature module with the full-featured data management system wherein by docking the limited-feature device to the full-featured device, metadata, profiles, configurations, or data from the limited-feature module are integrated and utilized; receiving, at the limited-feature module, at least one configuration setting from the full-featured data management system; performing, by the full-featured data management system, at least one storage operation, wherein the at least one storage operation includes analyzing the generated data, or integrating the generated data, or creating copies of the generated data, or any combination thereof; and receiving, at the limited-feature device, at least one data management feature based on the generated data. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus, coupled to a network and configured to perform data processing, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one hardware processor coupled to the network; and
,at least one memory storing instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor, performs a method of; executing a limited-feature data management module, wherein the limited-feature data management module is configured to perform at least one data management operation; generating data or metadata based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature data management module; storing generated data or metadata in the primary storage; interfacing with a full-featured data management system via the network, wherein by interfacing with the full-featured device, metadata, profiles, configurations, or data from the limited-feature module are integrated and utilized; receiving from the full-featured data management system, additional data management features or functionalities related to the metadata or data, wherein the additional data management features or functionalities include additional data management features or functionalities not available from the limited-feature data management module, and wherein the additional data management features or functionalities includes analyzing the generated data or metadata, or integrating the generated data or metadata, or creating copies of the generated data or metadata, or any combination thereof; and relinquishing the additional data management features or functionalities when disconnected from the network or undocked from the full- featured data management system. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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