Abstract: Restoring a clustered database having a plurality of nodes each having database from a failed storage device by receiving a request to restore a backup image of a failed shared storage device associated with the clustered database to a time; performing a preflight check including at least one checklist process; terminating the restore when any checklist process fails; when each checklist process succeeds completing the restore by creating at least one flashcopy associated with the backup image, mapping to each of the plurality of nodes an associated portion of the at least one flashcopy, mounting the at least one flashcopy to the node as a diskgroup, and switching the clustered database to run from the diskgroup.

Abstract: Restoring a clustered database having a plurality of nodes each having database from a failed storage device by receiving a request to restore a backup image of a failed shared storage device associated with the clustered database to a time; performing a preflight check including at least one checklist process; terminating the restore when any checklist process fails; when each checklist process succeeds completing the restore by creating at least one flashcopy associated with the backup image, mapping to each of the plurality of nodes an associated portion of the at least one flashcopy, mounting the at least one flashcopy to the node as a diskgroup, and switching the clustered database to run from the diskgroup.

Abstract: Restoring a clustered database having a plurality of nodes each having database from a failed storage device by receiving a request to restore a backup image of a failed shared storage device associated with the clustered database to a time; performing a preflight check including at least one checklist process; terminating the restore when any checklist process fails; when each checklist process succeeds completing the restore by creating at least one flashcopy associated with the backup image, mapping to each of the plurality of nodes an associated portion of the at least one flashcopy, mounting the at least one flashcopy to the node as a diskgroup, and switching the clustered database to run from the diskgroup.

Abstract: Restoring a clustered database having a plurality of nodes each having database from a failed storage device by receiving a request to restore a backup image of a failed shared storage device associated with the clustered database to a time; performing a preflight check including at least one checklist process; terminating the restore when any checklist process fails; when each checklist process succeeds completing the restore by creating at least one flashcopy associated with the backup image, mapping to each of the plurality of nodes an associated portion of the at least one flashcopy, mounting the at least one flashcopy to the node as a diskgroup, and switching the clustered database to run from the diskgroup.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automating a provision of applications from a source to a target by providing a virtual copy of application data, wherein the virtual copy can be adapted to a plurality of different target environments. Versions of source application data from an application database at a source production server are maintained at times associated with a schedule. Data associated with a request is received from a user to provision the source application data for a target environment at a target server, the request further comprising application specific parameters that define necessary requirements for the target environment. A virtual copy of the source application data is presented to the target server. Instructions to the target server are transmitted that define how to restore an operational server database from the virtual copy based on the application specific parameters to meet the requirements of the target environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for backing up clustered databases such that production backups associated with the clustered databases are restorable with near zero downtime. First data indicative of a backup request of a clustered database is transmitted by a first computing device to a second computing device. The first computing device maps the backup staging disks to each of a plurality of nodes. The second computing device adds the mapped staging disks to a backup staging diskgroup on a primary node. The second computing device mounts the backup staging diskgroup to each of the plurality of nodes. The second computing device executes a full backup from at least one of the plurality of nodes to the backup staging diskgroup. The second computing device transmits a catalog of backup information to a database associated with the first computing device. The first computing device creates a snapshot of the first backup staging disk.

Abstract: Systems and methods of performing backup of databases and associated logs with one schedule such that a backup of both a database and its associated log can be restored or recovered to a desired point in time. A backup request associated with a backup type is received and defined by a service level agreement. The service level agreement includes a combined schedule for backing up both data stored in the database and log data associated with a database.

Abstract: Computerized methods and systems for automating a process of creating and mounting live copies of data to applications in accordance with workflows that specify procedures for creating and mounting the live copies of data to the applications. The methods and systems comprise executing at least one workflow associated with a data object based on a triggering event, and executing a set of configurable work actions associated with the at least one workflow; creating a snapshot of data volumes associated with the data object; creating liveclone volumes based on the snapshot of the data volumes, and mounting and dismounting the liveclone volumes to and from at least one application.

Abstract: A computer implemented user interface which enables a user to input alphabets in at least one Indian language is disclosed herein. The user interface includes a display enabled keypad layout which in turn includes a default keypad layer, a first keypad layer, a second keypad layer and a third keypad layer. The default keypad layer comprises a plurality of alphabets represented as selectable vowels and consonants. The first keypad layer comprises the vowels and consonants, and a plurality of modifiers. The second keypad layer comprises a plurality of matras, a plurality of halants, the vowels, and the consonants. The third keypad layer comprises the matras and the modifiers. The keypad layers are configured to be incorporated onto the display enabled keypad layout and selectively displayed, based on at least the selection of a key on at least one of the keypad layers.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for backing up database storage. A protection policy for database storage is activated at a remote host, wherein the database storage is not physically accessible by the computing device, such that the out-of-band storage is not in communication with the remote host through the computing device. A backup request is transmitted to the remote host comprising data indicative of a volume on the database storage to back up according to the protection policy. A response to the backup request is received comprising staging disk requirements including a required size for a staging disk. A staging disk is determined based on the response. The staging disk is presented to the remote host so that the remote host can perform a backup of the volume to the staging disk using a database backup tool provided by a vendor of the database storage.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automating a provision of applications from a source to a target by providing a virtual copy of application data, wherein the virtual copy can be adapted to a plurality of different target environments. Versions of source application data from an application database at a source production server are maintained at times associated with a schedule. Data associated with a request is received from a user to provision the source application data for a target environment at a target server, the request further comprising application specific parameters that define necessary requirements for the target environment. A virtual copy of the source application data is presented to the target server. Instructions to the target server are transmitted that define how to restore an operational server database from the virtual copy based on the application specific parameters to meet the requirements of the target environment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for backing up clustered databases such that production backups associated with the clustered databases are restorable with near zero downtime. First data indicative of a backup request of a clustered database is transmitted by a first computing device to a second computing device. The first computing device maps the backup staging disks to each of a plurality of nodes. The second computing device adds the mapped staging disks to a backup staging diskgroup on a primary node. The second computing device mounts the backup staging diskgroup to each of the plurality of nodes. The second computing device executes a full backup from at least one of the plurality of nodes to the backup staging diskgroup. The second computing device transmits a catalog of backup information to a database associated with the first computing device. The first computing device creates a snapshot of the first backup staging disk.

Abstract: Computerized methods and systems for automating a process of creating and mounting live copies of data to applications in accordance with workflows that specify procedures for creating and mounting the live copies of data to the applications. The methods and systems comprise executing at least one workflow associated with a data object based on a triggering event, and executing a set of configurable work actions associated with the at least one workflow; creating a snapshot of data volumes associated with the data object; creating liveclone volumes based on the snapshot of the data volumes, and mounting and dismounting the liveclone volumes to and from at least one application.

Abstract: A computer implemented user interface which enables a user to input alphabets in at least one Indian language is disclosed herein. The user interface includes a display enabled keypad layout which in turn includes a default keypad layer, a first keypad layer, a second keypad layer and a third keypad layer. The default keypad layer comprises a plurality of alphabets represented as selectable vowels and consonants. The first keypad layer comprises the vowels and consonants, and a plurality of modifiers. The second keypad layer comprises a plurality of matras, a plurality of halants, the vowels, and the consonants. The third keypad layer comprises the matras and the modifiers. The keypad layers are configured to be incorporated onto the display enabled keypad layout and selectively displayed, based on at least the selection of a key on at least one of the keypad layers.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for backing up database storage. A protection policy for database storage is activated at a remote host, wherein the database storage is not physically accessible by the computing device, such that the out-of-band storage is not in communication with the remote host through the computing device. A backup request is transmitted to the remote host comprising data indicative of a volume on the database storage to back up according to the protection policy. A response to the backup request is received comprising staging disk requirements including a required size for a staging disk. A staging disk is determined based on the response. The staging disk is presented to the remote host so that the remote host can perform a backup of the volume to the staging disk using a database backup tool provided by a vendor of the database storage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically adjusting the gains of a feedback controller while the process continues to run and the controller continues to operate and control the process is disclosed. A desired closed-loop control bandwidth and a target loop transfer function are specified by the operator, and the tuning is accomplished automatically with minimal operator intervention and without the need for developing a model of the process. The automatic tuner subjects the process to one or more disturbance and the operation of both the process and the controller are monitored.