SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO BACKUP UNPROTECTED VIRTUAL MACHINES
    22.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO BACKUP UNPROTECTED VIRTUAL MACHINES 审中-公开
    支持未经保护的虚拟机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140181046A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US13930826

    申请日:2013-06-28

    Abstract: Virtualization sprawl can lead to virtual machines with no designated periodic backup. If the data associated with these unprotected virtual machines is not backed up, it cannot be restored if needed, leading to system failures. A data storage system identifies and protects the unprotected virtual machines. For instance, the system automatically identifies and categorizes unprotected virtual machines. The system further identifies those unprotected virtual machines that remain uncategorized, applies a default backup policy to the uncategorized and unprotected virtual machines, and backs up the virtual machines using the default backup policy.

    Abstract translation: 虚拟化蔓延可导致虚拟机没有指定的定期备份。 如果与这些未受保护的虚拟机相关联的数据未备份,则在需要时无法恢复,导致系统故障。 数据存储系统识别和保护未受保护的虚拟机。 例如,系统自动识别和分类未受保护的虚拟机。 该系统进一步识别那些未分类的未受保护的虚拟机,将默认备份策略应用于未分类和未受保护的虚拟机,并使用默认备份策略备份虚拟机。

    Systems and methods to identify unprotected virtual machines

    公开(公告)号:US11468005B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-11

    申请号:US16925179

    申请日:2020-07-09

    Abstract: Virtualization sprawl can lead to virtual machines with no designated periodic backup. If the data associated with these unprotected virtual machines is not backed up, it cannot be restored if needed, leading to system failures. A data storage system identifies and protects the unprotected virtual machines. For instance, the system compares a list of virtual machines with a list of computing devices having a designated backup policy in the data storage system and determines which of the virtual machines are unprotected. The system further automatically categorizes the unprotected virtual machines, identifies those unprotected virtual machines that remain uncategorized, and applies a default backup policy to the uncategorized and unprotected virtual machines to provide protected virtual machines.

    Seamless virtual machine recall in a data storage system
    28.
    发明授权
    Seamless virtual machine recall in a data storage system 有权
    数据存储系统中的无缝虚拟机调用

    公开(公告)号:US09286110B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-15

    申请号:US13924819

    申请日:2013-06-24

    Abstract: The data storage system according to certain aspects can manage the archiving of virtual machines to (and restoring of virtual machines from) secondary storage. The system may archive virtual machines (VMs) that are determined to have a low level of utilization. The system may create a virtual machine placeholder for an archived VM, which may be a “light” or minimal version of the VM that acts like the actual VM. By using a VM placeholder, a VM may appear to be active and selectable by the user. When the user selects the VM, the VM placeholder can interact with the user in similar manner as the VM. Accessing the VM placeholder may trigger restore of the archived VM from secondary storage. The restore of the archived VM may be “seamless” to the user since the VM remains available while it is being restored.

    Abstract translation: 根据某些方面的数据存储系统可以管理将虚拟机归档到二次存储器(并从其恢复虚拟机)。 系统可以归档被确定为具有低利用水平的虚拟机(VM)。 该系统可以为归档的虚拟机创建一个虚拟机占位符,这可以是虚拟机的“轻”或最小版本,其作用类似于实际的虚拟机。 通过使用虚拟机占位符,虚拟机可能看起来是活跃的并且可以由用户选择。 当用户选择虚拟机时,虚拟机占位符可以与虚拟机类似的方式与用户进行交互。 访问虚拟机占位符可能会从辅助存储器触发归档虚拟机的恢复。 归档VM的还原可能是“无缝”给用户,因为VM在恢复时保持可用。

    Archiving virtual machines in a data storage system
    29.
    发明授权
    Archiving virtual machines in a data storage system 有权
    在数据存储系统中归档虚拟机

    公开(公告)号:US09223597B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-29

    申请号:US13793666

    申请日:2013-03-11

    Abstract: The data storage system according to certain aspects can manage the archiving of virtual machines to (and restoring of virtual machines from) secondary storage. The system can determine whether to archive virtual machines based on usage data or information. The usage information may include storage usage, CPU usage, memory usage, network usage, events defined by a virtual machine software or application, etc. The system may archive virtual machines that are determined to have a low level of utilization. For example, a virtual machine can be archived when its usage level falls below a threshold level. The system may create a virtual machine placeholder for an archived virtual machine, which may be a “light” or minimal version of the virtual machine that acts as if it is the actual virtual machine. By using a virtual machine placeholder, a virtual machine may appear to be active and selectable by the user.

    Abstract translation: 根据某些方面的数据存储系统可以管理将虚拟机归档到二次存储器(并从其恢复虚拟机)。 系统可以根据使用数据或信息确定是否归档虚拟机。 使用信息可以包括存储使用,CPU使用,存储器使用,网络使用,由虚拟机软件或应用程序定义的事件等。系统可以归档被确定为具有低的利用水平的虚拟机。 例如,当虚拟机的使用级别低于阈值级别时,可以归档虚拟机。 该系统可以为归档的虚拟机创建一个虚拟机占位符,该虚拟机可以是虚拟机的“轻”或最小版本,该虚拟机的作用就像实际的虚拟机一样。 通过使用虚拟机占位符,虚拟机可能看起来是由用户激活和选择的。

    VIRTUAL SERVER AGENT LOAD BALANCING
    30.
    发明申请
    VIRTUAL SERVER AGENT LOAD BALANCING 有权
    虚拟服务器代理负载均衡

    公开(公告)号:US20140196056A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-10

    申请号:US14148507

    申请日:2014-01-06

    CPC classification number: G06F9/45533 G06F9/505 G06F9/5083 G06F2209/5022

    Abstract: Virtual machine (VM) proliferation may be reduced through the use of Virtual Server Agents (VSAs) assigned to a group of VM hosts that may determine the availability of a VM to perform a task. Tasks may be assigned to existing VMs instead of creating a new VM to perform the task. Furthermore, a VSA coordinator may determine a grouping of VMs or VM hosts based on one or more factors associated with the VMs or the VM hosts, such as VM type or geographical location of the VM hosts. The VSA coordinator may also assign one or more VSAs to facilitate managing the group of VM hosts. In some embodiments, the VSA coordinators may facilitate load balancing of VSAs during operation, such as during a backup operation, a restore operation, or any other operation between a primary storage system and a secondary storage system.

    Abstract translation: 可以通过使用分配给一组VM主机的虚拟服务器代理(VSA)来减少虚拟机(VM)的扩散,这些VM主机可能决定执行任务的可用性。 可以将任务分配给现有虚拟机,而不是创建新的VM来执行任务。 此外,VSA协调器可以基于与VM或VM主机相关联的一个或多个因素(例如VM主机的VM类型或地理位置)来确定VM或VM主机的分组。 VSA协调器还可以分配一个或多个VSA以便于管理VM主机组。 在一些实施例中,VSA协调器可以在操作期间(诸如在备份操作,恢复操作或主存储系统和辅助存储系统之间的任何其他操作)中促进VSA的负载平衡。

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