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Data processing system and method for executing snapshot dumps

  • US 5,644,701 A
  • Filed: 12/28/1994
  • Issued: 07/01/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A data processing system with a main memory that stores data in pages, comprising:

  • storage means for storing memory dumps of said main memory;

    location list storage means for storing lists indicating locations of memory contents on said storage means; and

    means for executing snapshot dumps in a constant period including;

    means for storing into said storage means memory contents of said main memory changed during the time between a preceding snapshot dump execution and a current snapshot dump execution,means for creating location lists indicating locations of the memory contents on said storage means, andmeans for storing the created location lists in said location list storage means.

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