Architecture for back up and/or recovery of electronic data
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1. A method comprising:
- initializing a backup process on a device;
performing an initial backup for the device including storing data from the device on a first storage device, where the stored data has a format corresponding to a file system structure of the device.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided including a backup system architecture for performing backup operations. In one implementation, a method is provided. A backup process is initialized on a device. An initial backup is performed for the device including storing data from the device on a first storage device. The stored data has a format corresponding to a file system structure of the device.
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1. A method comprising:
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initializing a backup process on a device; performing an initial backup for the device including storing data from the device on a first storage device, where the stored data has a format corresponding to a file system structure of the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system comprising:
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means for initializing a backup process on a device; and means for performing an initial backup for the device including storing data from the device on a first storage device, where the stored data has a format corresponding to a file system structure of the device. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A system comprising:
a graphical user interface configured to present; a preferences menu including general preferences and backup device preferences; the backup device preferences including a destination location for a backup; and the general preferences including information associated with backup scheduling. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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initiating a backup system; selecting one or more preferences for backup operations; performing one or more backup operations according to the identified preferences, the backup operations generating a backup having stored data corresponding to a file system structure. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method comprising:
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defining one or more criteria for capturing a state of a view of a user interface; using a backup daemon to capture 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; and reinstating the captured view into the current view of the user interface.
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