Abstract: A computer-implemented method, at least a portion of the method being performed by a backup computing system configured to backup data from first and second protected systems, may include receiving a request to restore data of the first protected system. The computer-implemented method may also include determining that at least a first portion of the data to be restored is located on the second protected system. The computer-implemented method may further include instructing the second protected system to send at least the first portion of the data to a recovery system. Another computer-implemented method may include receiving a request to create a clone of a first computing system, determining that data to be cloned is located on a second computing system, and instructing the second computing system to send the data to the clone. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for performing file backup operations are described. The method may operate to enable a user of a computer system to provide a password or other authentication information to associate with files on the computer system, e.g., in order to protect files that are backed up. For example, when the user (or another person or software agent) attempts to restore or otherwise access a backup copy of a password-protected file, the user may be prompted to enter the password. The method may operate to verify that the entered password matches the password associated with the file before granting permission to restore the file.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for performing file backup operations are described. The method may operate to enable a user of a computer system to provide a password or other authentication information to associate with files on the computer system, e.g., in order to protect files that are backed up. For example, when the user (or another person or software agent) attempts to restore or otherwise access a backup copy of a password-protected file, the user may be prompted to enter the password. The method may operate to verify that the entered password matches the password associated with the file before granting permission to restore the file.