Abstract: The disclosed techniques that can use deduplication information on a source computer platform to improve the process of performing data backups or restoration from/to the computer platform. In one example aspect, a data backup operation can re-use some of the work already done by a source computer's deduplication system. For example, a storage operation could read a deduplication database on the source computer platform to determine the duplicativeness of a given data chunk being transferred to a backup storage system, without having to perform computations such as data chunk hashing and comparison with previously generated hashes. The technique may additionally or alternatively reuse hashes generated by the source computer during deduplication of the data file on the source computer's file system during deduplication at the external backup storage system.

Abstract: Data storage systems monitor the performance of data storage operations on a granular level and compile the information for presenting to a user. The system measures the time of execution for individual granular stages of the storage operation and in response to the monitoring results, automatically adjust parameters to optimize performance. Further, the system performs a performance test by simulating the data storage operation, but may not actually write the data to the secondary storage medium.

Abstract: Embodiments of apparatuses and methods for separating a paraffin isomerization-zone effluent are provided. In one example, an apparatus comprises a DIB column configured for fractionating the paraffin isomerization-zone effluent to form a branched C4 hydrocarbon-rich stream. The DIB column comprises a vessel. The vessel comprises a cylindrical wall that extends vertically and that encloses an internal cylindrical volume having a lower portion extending to an upper portion. An internal swage is disposed in the lower portion of the internal cylindrical volume. A plurality of fractionation trays includes an upper fractionation tray that is disposed in the internal cylindrical volume above the internal swage and a lower fractionation tray that is disposed in the internal swage. The lower fractionation tray has a smaller diameter than the upper fractionation tray.

Abstract: A solid shaped composite adsorbent for reducing deactivated catalyst residues and contaminants from a post polyolefin solution polymerization mixture is disclosed. The composite adsorbent comprises 70-90 wt % of an alumina component; 30-10 wt % of a clay component; and 0.5-3.5 wt % of at least one alkali metal component selected from the group consisting of elements in Group 1A of the modern periodic table.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bio-augmentation composition for improving the hydrocarbon degradation efficiency of effluent treatment plant for hydrocarbon degradation in wastewater generated from hydrocarbon processing industry and a method thereof. The composition comprises a synergistic combination of selective microorganisms to develop a consortium enabling effective degradation of hydrocarbons present in wastewater and converting thereof into harmless and environment friendly substances. The invention also provides for the said microorganisms and their isolations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of substituted Fluticasone derivatives. The invention also reveals the processes for the purification of Fluticasones and related intermediates to provide the highly pure product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for saving the copybacked data in a drive and continuing to rebuild on the same drive where the copy back was in progress when the online drive, where the copy back is not initiated, fails.

Abstract: This invention also relates to pharmacological compositions containing the compounds of the present invention, and methods of treating asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, rhinitis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, periodontitis, multiple sclerosis, gingivitis, gingivitis, atherosclerosis, dry eye, neointimal proliferation, which leads to restenosis and ischemic heart failure, stroke, renal diseases, tumor metastasis, and pounds.

Abstract: A system and method for data deduplication is presented. A deduplication system includes a plurality of data deduplication nodes; and a data deduplication control node communicatively coupled to the plurality of data deduplication nodes. The deduplication control node performs the operations of performing data deduplication operations at a deduplication system having one or more deduplication nodes at which deduplication data blocks are stored; monitoring a performance characteristic of the deduplication system; and adding an additional deduplication node to the deduplication system when the performance characteristic indicates performance of the system below a predetermined minimum.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which a system creates schema terms based upon matching input data query requirements to industry terms. In turn, the system generates a query and an associative map, which includes data organized according to the schema terms. The system executes the query, which retrieves the data from the associative map and loads the data into one or more storage areas.

Abstract: A method for performing maintenance on a chromatography column (1; 41) comprising the steps of: a) when maintenance is required, detaching a detachable joint (7; 63) between a bottom plate (5; 53) of the chromatography column and a stand (3; 43) on which the chromatography column is provided; b) attaching an adaptor (15; 59) provided in the chromatography system to any part of the chromatography column (1; 41) making it possible to lift the bottom plate (5; 53) from the stand (3; 43) with the adaptor (15; 59); and c) raising the adaptor (15; 59) and thereby also the bottom plate (5; 53) such that maintenance can be performed under the bottom plate (5; 53).

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for isomerization of paraffins are provided. In one example, a method comprises the steps of compressing a C4? hydrocarbons-containing stabilizer vapor stream to form a compressed C4? hydrocarbons-containing stabilizer stream. A C4 hydrocarbons-containing feed stream that comprises unbranched C4 hydrocarbons is contacted with a chloride-promoted isomerization catalyst in the presence of hydrogen to form a branched C4hydrocarbons-containing reaction zone effluent. At least a portion of the compressed C4? hydrocarbons-containing stabilizer stream is combined with the branched C4 hydrocarbons-containing reaction zone effluent to form a C4 hydrocarbons-containing combined stream. The C4 hydrocarbons-containing combined stream is separated into a C3? hydrocarbons-containing stabilizer vapor stream and a C4 hydrocarbons-rich product stream that comprises branched C4 hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A method of forming an ordered nanorods array in a confined space is used to form a high surface area device where an ensemble of parallel trenches has micrometer dimensions for the width and depth of the trenches, which are decorated with crystalline nanowires radiating from the sidewalls and bases of the trenches. The high surface area device is formed by depositing a conformal crystalline seed coating in the trenches, forming microchannels from these trenches by placing a barrier layer on the open surface of the trenches, contacting the conformal coating with a crystal precursor solution that is caused to flow through the microchannels. In an embodiment, a very high surface area electrode is constructed with ZnO nanowires radiating from the sidewalls and base of trenches formed on a silicon substrate. The device can be a dye-sensitized solar cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Compounds having the structure of Formula I: wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5; R1 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkenyloxy or alkynyloxy; R2 is alkenyl, allcynyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, NR4R5, —NHC(?Y)R4, —NHC(?Y)NR5R?, —NHC(?O)OR4, —NHSO2R4, C(?Y)NR4R5, C(?O)OR6 [wherein Y is oxygen or sulphur], OR5, —O(C?O)NR4R5, O-acyl, S(O)mR4, —SO2N(R4)2, cyano, amidino or guanidino [wherein R4 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl and m is an integer 0-2; R5 is hydrogen or R4; Rx is R4 or —SO2N(R4)2 and R6 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl]; R3 is hydrogen, fluorine, alkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or aralkyl; A is OH, OR4, —OC(?O)NR4R5, O-acyl, NH2, NR4R5, —NHC(?Y)R4, —NHC(?Y)NR5Rx, —NHC(?O)OR4, —NHSO2R4, and to processes for t

Abstract: A method and system for reducing storage requirements and speeding up storage operations by reducing the storage of redundant data includes receiving a request that identifies one or more data objects to which to apply a storage operation. For each data object, the storage system determines if the data object contains data that matches another data object to which the storage operation was previously applied. If the data objects do not match, then the storage system performs the storage operation in a usual manner. However, if the data objects do match, then the storage system may avoid performing the storage operation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a process of preparing a catalyzed carbonaceous material and preventing polymerization of cracked volatile products during pyrolysis or gasification of carbonaceous materials.

Abstract: The various embodiments herein provide a method and system for managing credit disputes associated with account payables of an organization. The method comprises of fetching a current version of a variance data from a database, determining whether the variance data matches with a pre-recorded data, creating a claim for a discrepancy in the variance data if the variance data does not match with the pre-recorded data and generating one or more notifications based on the discrepancy. The variance data comprises at least one of purchase order information, invoice information; items received information and payment information. Once the claim has been created the credit that comes back is match to wring every single penny.

Abstract: A method and system for streaming media to a client from a media server is described.

Abstract: A system and method described herein allows a virtual tape library (VTL) to perform multiple simultaneous or parallel read/write or access sessions with disk drives or other storage media, particularly when subject to a sequential SCSI-compliant layer or traditional limitations of VTLs. In one embodiment, a virtualizing or transaction layer can establish multiple sessions with one or more clients to concurrently satisfy the read/write requests of those clients for physical storage resources. A table or other data structure tracks or maps the sessions associated with each client and the location of data on the physical storage devices.

Abstract: A technique for providing secure network access is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for providing secure network access. The method may comprise establishing a plurality of access zones in a network, wherein client devices assigned to different access zones have different access privileges and are isolated from one another. The method may also comprise assigning a client device to one of the plurality of access zones based on an assessment of a security context associated with the client device and a connection of the client device to the network.