Abstract: A computer-implemented method at a data management system comprises: receiving, at a storage appliance from a server hosting a virtual machine, a write made to the virtual machine; computing, at the storage appliance, a fingerprint of the transmitted write; comparing, at the storage appliance, the computed fingerprint to malware fingerprints in a malware catalog; repeating the computing and comparing; and disabling the virtual machine if a number of matches from the comparing breaches a predetermined threshold over a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method at a data management system comprises receiving, at the system, a write made to a virtual machine from a virtual machine host; computing, at the system, a fingerprint of the transmitted write; comparing, at the system, the computed fingerprint to malware fingerprints in a malware catalog; repeating the computing and comparing; and disabling the virtual machine if a number of matches from the comparing breaches a predetermined threshold over a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering databases and other applications with reduced downtime using recoverable chains are described. When protecting or backing up a database, an integrated data management and storage system may capture snapshots of the database at a snapshot frequency (e.g., at 15 minute intervals) and acquire database transaction logs that include data changes of the database at a frequency that is greater than the snapshot frequency. The integrated data management and storage system may generate a particular point in time version of the database by identifying a recoverable chain that comprises a combination of one or more database snapshots including the snapshot closest to the recovery point and one or more database transaction logs.

Abstract: Systems and methods configured to determine a machine-readable optical code based on screen-captured video are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive, via a user interface of a client computing platform, an indication to begin a screen-captured video; initiate, based on the indication, the screen-captured video; effectuate an image decoding machine configured to parse and decode images and/or the video frames for information embedded into the images and/or the video frames to: parse the video frames for a machine-readable optical code; for individual ones of the video frames with the machine-readable optical code, extract embedded information from the machine-readable optical code; and decode the embedded information for metadata; and effectuate, via the user interface, presentation of information derived from the metadata.

Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering databases and other applications with reduced downtime using recoverable chains are described. When protecting or backing up a database, an integrated data management and storage system may capture snapshots of the database at a snapshot frequency (e.g., at 15 minute intervals) and acquire database transaction logs that include data changes of the database at a frequency that is greater than the snapshot frequency. The integrated data management and storage system may generate a particular point in time version of the database by identifying a recoverable chain that comprises a combination of one or more database snapshots including the snapshot closest to the recovery point and one or more database transaction logs.

Abstract: Systems, methods and tools for the interrogation of fiber-reinforced composite strength members to assess the structural integrity of the strength members. The systems and methods utilize the transmission of light through optical fibers that are embedded along the length of the strength members. The inability to detect light through one or more of the optical fibers may be an indication that the structural integrity of the A strength member is compromised. The systems and methods may be implemented without great difficulty and may be implemented at any time in the life cycle of the strength member, from production through installation. The systems and methods have particular applicability to bare overhead electrical cables that include a fiber-reinforced strength member.

Abstract: A bare overhead electrical cable and a method for the manufacture of an overhead electrical cable. The electrical cable includes a central strength member and at least two conductive layers surrounding the strength member, the two conductive layers being formed from first and second conductive strands respectively. The first conductive strands are formed from first aluminum material and the second conductive strands are formed from a second aluminum material, where the second aluminum material has at least one material property that is different than the same material property of the first aluminum material. For example, the second conductive strands may be formed from an aluminum material having a lower conductivity but higher hardness than the first aluminum material. Such a configuration may be useful when the overhead electrical cable is installed in a geographic region that is subject to heavy ice loading.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for determining an acceptable amount for allocation to a requestor. A request from a requestor is received at a cloud platform service. The cloud platform service is integrated with a plurality of systems storing data for employees of an enterprise. A real time estimation of an acceptable amount to be allocated to the requestor is provided by the cloud platform service. Providing the real time estimate comprises identifying the requestor at an employee record stored at the plurality of systems. Data from at least one of the plurality of systems is acquired in relation to the requestor. The data defines performed work tasks, compensation and eligible benefits that are to be monetized. An acceptable amount is determined by evaluating the acquired data according to a predictive model at the cloud platform service and according to processing rules.

Abstract: A termination arrangement for securing an overhead electrical cable to a dead-end structure such as a dead-end tower. The termination arrangement includes a compression sheath that is configured to be disposed between a strength member and the conductive strands of the overhead electrical cable. The compression sheath mitigates damage to the strength member that may occur when an outer metallic sleeve is compressed around the conductive strands and the conductive strands are compressed against the strength member. The arrangement is particularly useful for securing overhead electrical cables having a composite strength member to a dead-end structure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing the amount of time to restore a database or other application by dynamically generating and storing synthetic snapshots are described. When backing up a database, an integrated data management and storage system may acquire snapshots of the database at a snapshot frequency and acquire database transaction logs at a frequency that is greater than the snapshot frequency. In response to detecting that the database is unable to provide a database snapshot, the integrated data management and storage system may generate a synthetic snapshot of the database by instantiating a compatible version of the database locally, acquiring a previously stored snapshot of the database, applying data changes from one or more database transaction logs to the previously stored snapshot to generate the synthetic snapshot, and storing the synthetic snapshot of the database within the integrated data management and storage system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering databases and other applications with reduced downtime using recoverable chains are described. When protecting or backing up a database, an integrated data management and storage system may capture snapshots of the database at a snapshot frequency (e.g., at 15 minute intervals) and acquire database transaction logs that include data changes of the database at a frequency that is greater than the snapshot frequency. The integrated data management and storage system may generate a particular point in time version of the database by identifying a recoverable chain that comprises a combination of one or more database snapshots including the snapshot closest to the recovery point and one or more database transaction logs.

Abstract: An example method of restoring a database includes obtaining information about backup data of a database from a source storage separate from a compute infrastructure. The information includes a list of data blocks of a file, transferring the data blocks on the list from the source storage to a local storage on the compute infrastructure, and tracking which data blocks of the file have been transferred from the source storage to the local storage concurrently when transferring the data blocks.

Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering databases and other applications with reduced downtime using recoverable chains are described. When protecting or backing up a database, an integrated data management and storage system may capture snapshots of the database at a snapshot frequency (e.g., at 15 minute intervals) and acquire database transaction logs that include data changes of the database at a frequency that is greater than the snapshot frequency. The integrated data management and storage system may generate a particular point in time version of the database by identifying a recoverable chain that comprises a combination of one or more database snapshots including the snapshot closest to the recovery point and one or more database transaction logs.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can identify a set of media content items associated with a first user of a social networking system. It can be determined that a second user of the social networking system is attempting to access at least a portion of the set of media content items associated with the first user. A first subset of media content items can be dynamically selected out of the set of media content items. In some cases, each media content item in the first subset can satisfy specified selection criteria. The second user can be provided with access to a representation of the first subset of media content items. In some instances, the representation of the first subset can be provided in a media access interface associated with the first user.

Abstract: A robotic system is provided for accurately and quickly sorting sample tubes within or between sample tube racks.

Abstract: A robotic system is provided for accurately and quickly sorting sample tubes within or between sample tube racks.

Abstract: A system for managing information in a laboratory is disclosed. The system can receive sample information, the sample information including at least one sample identifier and sample order information. The system can send movement information to one or more robotics units based on at least the sample identifier. The system can perform, on at least one identified sample, one or more analytical functions to generate results data. The system can organize the results data based on the sample order information.

Abstract: A robotic system is provided for accurately and quickly sorting sample tubes within or between sample tube racks.

Abstract: A toilet seat cover main body consisting of a flexible annular fabric and protruding fabric fastened to a portable bag. The cover main body consists of a hemmed inner and outer periphery with only a tubular space in the outer periphery for an elastic band. The protruding fabric is sewn on the rear of the cover main body pointing outward and attached to a portable bag by fasteners. The portable bag consists of an opening and closing flap and fasteners for securely housing cover main body and protruding fabric inside the main inner pocket, smaller outer pockets for personal items, and a carrying strap. The cover main body can be fastened or unfastened from the portable bag with the fasteners on the protruding fabric and portable bag, for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can identify a set of media content items associated with a first user of a social networking system. It can be determined that a second user of the social networking system is attempting to access at least a portion of the set of media content items associated with the first user. A first subset of media content items can be dynamically selected out of the set of media content items. In some cases, each media content item in the first subset can satisfy specified selection criteria. The second user can be provided with access to a representation of the first subset of media content items. In some instances, the representation of the first subset can be provided in a media access interface associated with the first user.