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Method and apparatus for protecting data against any category of disruptions

  • US 20050010731A1
  • Filed: 07/08/2003
  • Published: 01/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of protecting stored data, comprising:

  • storing a source set of data on a first data storage medium;

    designating the source set of data as a primary data source;

    creating a physical replica set of data on a second data storage medium for protection against physical disruptions to the source set of data;

    creating a logical replica set of data for protection against logical disruptions to the source set of data;

    if the first data storage medium becomes damaged, switching to the physical replica set of data as the primary data source; and

    if the source set of data becomes corrupted, switching to the logical replica set of data as the primary data source.

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