OPTIMIZED BACKUP OF CLUSTERS WITH MULTIPLE PROXY SERVERS
First Claim
1. A method for backing up virtual machines in a computing environment where the virtual machines are instantiated on one or more nodes in a cluster that includes proxy nodes, the method comprising:
- identifying, by a processor, virtual machines to be backed up by proxy nodes that are configured to backup the virtual machines;
identifying, by the processor, cluster shared volumes associated with the virtual machines to be backed up;
taking, by the processor, a snapshot of the identified cluster shared volumes;
determining, by the processor, a backup load associated with backing up the virtual machines;
balancing, by the processor, the backup load across the proxy nodes;
performing, by the processor, a backup operation through the proxy nodes.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for backing up and restoring virtual machines in a cluster environment. Proxy nodes in the cluster are configured with agents. The agents are configured to perform backup operations and restore operations for virtual machines operating in the cluster. During a backup operation or during a restore operation, a load associated with the backup/restore operation is distributed across at least some of the proxy nodes. The proxy nodes can backup/restore virtual machines on any of the nodes in the cluster.
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1. A method for backing up virtual machines in a computing environment where the virtual machines are instantiated on one or more nodes in a cluster that includes proxy nodes, the method comprising:
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identifying, by a processor, virtual machines to be backed up by proxy nodes that are configured to backup the virtual machines; identifying, by the processor, cluster shared volumes associated with the virtual machines to be backed up; taking, by the processor, a snapshot of the identified cluster shared volumes; determining, by the processor, a backup load associated with backing up the virtual machines; balancing, by the processor, the backup load across the proxy nodes; performing, by the processor, a backup operation through the proxy nodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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