Abstract: A system and method provides continuous data protection using checkpoints in a write anywhere file system. During a consistency point of a write anywhere file system, freed blocks are identified and are appended to a delete log for retention. A consistency point log is updated with a new entry associated with the consistency point. If the file system needs to retrieve its state at a particular point in time, the stored blocks of the delete log may be recovered.

Abstract: A data storage server is programmed for management, version control, and scheduling of replication of multiple types of data storage objects including iSCSI LUNs and file systems. The version control determines if two data storage objects are the same or have a common base so that only a difference needs to be transmitted for replication or restoration. A replication job may specify a “one-to-many” replication or a cascaded replication, and any snapshot retention policy is propagated during a cascaded replication. Concurrent replication sessions to the same destination are paced in accordance with respective allocation shares of the reception bandwidth. File handle information is replicated so that a file handle issued by a primary data storage server can be used for accessing a replicated file in a secondary data storage server.

Abstract: A system and associated method for dynamically configuring a multiplatform computing environment are disclosed. At least one service may form a workflow to be executed as an ordered group. A database contains configuration data, workflow control data, and workflow status data. A service configuration utility provides user interface to dynamically receive configuration data, to update the database, and to display contents of the database. A workflow entry process creates a workflow. A service monitor controls runtime behaviors of the system according to contents of the database. A service listener routes a workflow to associated services according to the configuration data in the database. A service executes a desired function, and then reports a result to the system monitor. The system monitor updates contents of the database to reflect the reported result.

Abstract: This invention is a system and method related to restoring data in a data storage environment and includes program logic.

Abstract: A method for restoring backup data in an electronic system is provided. The method provides a backup data file, and the backup data file includes at least one record of application data. Then, an application program corresponding to the application data is searched within a registry of the electronic system. If it is found, the application data is restored; otherwise, the application data is not restored. The present invention further provides a method for restoring backup data in a mobile system. The method provides a backup data file, and the backup data file includes a self-restore program. Then, the self-restore program is performed in the mobile device to restore data. Therefore, the present invention can restore data to the mobile device without having to install additional restore program.