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Method for generating a footprint image file for an intelligent backup and restoring system

  • US 6,374,363 B1
  • Filed: 02/23/1999
  • Issued: 04/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for generating a footprint image file of a primary storage device connected to a computer system, comprising:

  • calling a footprint module having a set of methods that is configured to generate the footprint image file;

    scanning a system registry of the computer system to ascertain whether a controller is connected to the computer system;

    scanning the system registry, an application programming interface, and a partition session selector device driver to ascertain information related to storage devices connected to the controller;

    scanning the system registry, the application programming interface, and the partition session selector device driver to ascertain information related to logical partitions of the storage devices; and

    generating a footprint image file containing information regarding the controller, the storage devices, and the logical partitions of the storage devices.

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