SNAPSHOT MANAGEMENT
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1. A method for backing up a computer, comprisinga. choosing a time window to back up the computer;
- b. determining jobs that need to be synced during the time window and snapshots;
c. determining an optimal set of snapshots that cover all jobs;
d. altering job records in the database to point to one of the optimal snapshots; and
e. deleting all snapshots not in the optimal set.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for backing up a computer. The method includes choosing a time window to back up the computer; determining jobs that need to be synced during the time window and snapshots; determining an optimal set of snapshots that cover all jobs; altering job records in the database to point to one of the optimal snapshots; and deleting all snapshots not in the optimal set.
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1. A method for backing up a computer, comprising
a. choosing a time window to back up the computer; -
b. determining jobs that need to be synced during the time window and snapshots; c. determining an optimal set of snapshots that cover all jobs; d. altering job records in the database to point to one of the optimal snapshots; and e. deleting all snapshots not in the optimal set. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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