Efficient data management improvements, such as docking limited-feature data management modules to a full-featured data management system
First Claim
1. A method performed by a computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to be connectable to a server computer via a network, and wherein the computing device is coupled to at least one primary data storage device, the method comprising:
- executing a limited-feature data management software module,wherein the limited-feature data management software module is configured to perform at least one data management operation for the computing device;
generating data or metadata based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature data management software module;
storing generated data or metadata in the primary storage;
discovering and docking the computing device with a full-featured data management system,wherein the computing device performs the docking when coupled to the network, andwherein the full-featured data management system is accessible via the server computer;
receiving configuration settings and commands from the full-featured data management system;
performing at least one storage operation,wherein the at least one storage operation includes—
analyzing or integrating generated metadata or data, creating copies of generated metadata or data, or restoring data;
receiving from the full-featured data management system, additional data management features or functionalities related to the metadata or data,wherein the additional data management features or functionalities include additional data management features or functionalities not available from the limited-feature data management software module; and
relinquishing the additional data management features or functionalities when disconnected from the network or undocked from the full-featured data management system.
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Abstract
Software, firmware, and systems are described herein that permit an organization to dock previously-utilized, limited-feature data management modules with a full-featured data management system. By docking limited-feature data management modules to a full-featured data management system, metadata and data from the various limited-feature data management modules can be integrated and utilized more efficiently and effectively. Moreover, additional data management features can be provided to users after a more seamless transition.
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22 Claims
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1. A method performed by a computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to be connectable to a server computer via a network, and wherein the computing device is coupled to at least one primary data storage device, the method comprising:
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executing a limited-feature data management software module, wherein the limited-feature data management software module is configured to perform at least one data management operation for the computing device; generating data or metadata based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature data management software module; storing generated data or metadata in the primary storage; discovering and docking the computing device with a full-featured data management system, wherein the computing device performs the docking when coupled to the network, and wherein the full-featured data management system is accessible via the server computer; receiving configuration settings and commands from the full-featured data management system; performing at least one storage operation, wherein the at least one storage operation includes—
analyzing or integrating generated metadata or data, creating copies of generated metadata or data, or restoring data;receiving from the full-featured data management system, additional data management features or functionalities related to the metadata or data, wherein the additional data management features or functionalities include additional data management features or functionalities not available from the limited-feature data management software module; and relinquishing the additional data management features or functionalities when disconnected from the network or undocked from the full-featured data management system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A tangible computer-readable storage medium storing instructions, which when executed by at least one data processing device, performs a method comprising:
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executing a limited-feature data management module, wherein the limited-feature data management module is configured to perform at least one data management operation for a data processing device; generating data or metadata based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature data management module; storing generated data or metadata in the primary storage; interfacing with a full-featured data management system, receiving configuration settings or commands from the full-featured data management system; performing at least one storage operation, wherein the at least one storage operation includes—
analyzing or integrating generated metadata or data, or creating copies of generated metadata or data, or restoring data;receiving from the full-featured data management system, additional data management features or functionalities related to the metadata or data, wherein the additional data management features or functionalities include additional data management features or functionalities not available from the limited-feature data management module; and relinquishing the additional data management features or functionalities when disconnected from the network or undocked from the full-featured data management system. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. At least one tangible, computer-readable medium storing instructions, which when executed by at least one data processing device, perform a method comprising:
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causing to be executed on a computing device a limited-feature data management software module, wherein the limited-feature data management software module is configured to perform at least one data management operation for the computing device; causing data or metadata to be generated based at least in part on the execution of the limited-feature data management software module; causing the generated data or metadata to be stored in a primary storage wherein the primary storage is communicatively coupled to the computing device; causing the computing device to be coupled with a full-featured data management system, wherein the coupling can occur when the computing device is coupled to a network, and wherein the full-featured data management system is accessible via a server computer; receiving configuration settings and commands from the full-featured data management system; causing at least one storage operation to be performed, wherein the at least one storage operation includes—
analyzing or integrating generated metadata or data, creating copies of generated metadata or data, or restoring data;receiving, from the full-featured data management system, additional data management features or functionalities related to the metadata or data, wherein the additional data management features or functionalities include additional data management features or functionalities not available from the limited-feature data management software module; and relinquishing the additional data management features or functionalities when disconnected from the network or undocked from the full-featured data management system. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system, comprising:
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means for providing a limited-feature data management module, wherein the limited-feature data management module is configured to perform at least one data management operation for a data processing device; wherein execution of the limited-feature data management module-generates data or metadata, and stores generated data or metadata in a primary storage coupled to the data processing device; means for interfacing a full-featured data management system with the data processing device; means for providing to the data processing device configuration settings or commands from the full-featured data management system; means for providing to the data processing device from the full-featured data management system additional data management features or functionalities related to the data or metadata, wherein the additional data management features or functionalities include additional data management features or functionalities not available from the limited-feature data management module; and relinquishing the additional data management features or functionalities when disconnected from the network or undocked from the full-featured data management system. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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