System for electronic backup
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1. A method comprising:
- automatically identifying an external storage device coupled to a computer system for use in storing backup data;
storing backup data for the system on the identified storage device, the stored backup data including a file system hierarchy; and
managing the stored backup data.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for storing backup data. In one implementation, a method is provided. An external device coupled to a computer system for use in storing backup data is automatically identified. Backup data for the system is stored on the identified storage device. The stored backup data includes a file system hierarchy. The stored backup data is managed. In other implementations, the backup data can be managed including selecting a device to be used for storing backup data and archive management of the stored data.
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15 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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automatically identifying an external storage device coupled to a computer system for use in storing backup data; storing backup data for the system on the identified storage device, the stored backup data including a file system hierarchy; and managing the stored backup data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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identifying a first external storage device coupled to a computer system for use in storing backup data; identifying a second external storage device coupled to the computer system for use in storing backup data; storing backup data for the system to one or more of the first and second external storage devices, the stored backup data including a file system hierarchy; and managing the stored backup data. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A system comprising:
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means for automatically identifying an external storage device coupled to a computer system for use in storing backup data; means for storing backup data for the system on the identified storage device, the stored backup data including a file system hierarchy; and means for managing the stored backup data.
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14. A system comprising:
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means for identifying a first external storage device coupled to a computer system for use in storing backup data; means for identifying a second external storage device coupled to the computer system for use in storing backup data; means for storing backup data for the system to one or more of the first and second external storage devices, the stored backup data including a file system hierarchy; and means for managing the stored backup data.
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15. A method comprising:
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defining one or more criteria for capturing a state of a view of a user interface; capturing the state of the view in accordance with the criteria; storing a captured view on an external storage device; receiving a prompt to suspend presentation of a current view and present the captured view; retrieving the captured view from the external storage device; and reinstating the captured view into the current view of the user interface.
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