Method to prevent backup failures when the backup server storage utilization is full or nearly full

A method, system and computer-readable storage medium for data backup by a backup server having local storage. In normal mode of operation the backup server stores any ingest data in the local storage. A redirect monitor continuously monitors the capacity utilization of the local storage. When the c...

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Main Authors Rath, Jagannathdas, Gunda, Kalyan C
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.12.2023
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A method, system and computer-readable storage medium for data backup by a backup server having local storage. In normal mode of operation the backup server stores any ingest data in the local storage. A redirect monitor continuously monitors the capacity utilization of the local storage. When the capacity utilization surpasses a preset threshold, the backup server is switched to operate in redirect mode, where newly received ingest data is redirected to alternate storage. The alternate storage may be, e.g., cloud storage or storage as a service facility. Thereafter the redirect monitor checks the utilization of the local storage and if that drops below a preset safety margin, the backup server reverts to normal operating mode. The backup server may or may not copy all redirected data from the alternate storage to the local storage, depending on the setup.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117192584