Managing snapshots in storage systems
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1. ) A method, comprising:
- logically linking a plurality of snapshots to a logical disk in a storage network; and
splitting the snapshots from the logical disk to form a snapshot tree that includes the snapshots split from the logical disk.
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Abstract
Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for managing snapshots in storage systems. One method includes logically linking a plurality of snapshots to a logical disk in a storage network; and splitting the snapshots from the logical disk to form a snapshot tree that includes the snapshots split from the logical disk.
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1. ) A method, comprising:
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logically linking a plurality of snapshots to a logical disk in a storage network; and splitting the snapshots from the logical disk to form a snapshot tree that includes the snapshots split from the logical disk. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. ) A computer readable medium having instructions for causing a computer to execute a method, comprising:
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linking plural snapshots to a logical disk in a storage network, each snapshot including a copy of data at a different point in time; and splitting at least one snapshot from the logical disk to form a snapshot tree without deleting any of the plural snapshots. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. ) A storage device system, comprising:
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a memory for storing logic instructions; and a processor for executing the logic instructions to; link plural snapshots to a logical disk in a storage network, each snapshot including a copy of data at a different point in time; and split snapshots from the logical disk to result in (1) the logical disk with no snapshots and (2) a snapshot tree with the plural snapshots. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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