Archival Data Preview Generation for Rapid Restoration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data storage solutions, such as hard disk drives and flash-memory drives, are not cost-effective for long-term storage, and when migrating data to archival storage, descriptive information is not included, leading to time-consuming processes in identifying and restoring specific data from archival media.
Innovation Solution
Generating and aggregating preview information and metadata during data migration to archival storage systems, allowing users to specify and configure preview data, which can be used to quickly identify and restore specific data of interest, reducing the duration of data restoration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If data is migrated to archival storage media, then storage cost is reduced, but access time to restore specific data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system generates preview information and metadata about archived data during the archiving process itself, before any restoration is needed. This preliminary creation of descriptive information allows users to quickly identify and locate specific data of interest without having to restore entire archival media, thereby reducing access time while maintaining cost-effective archival storage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces preview information and metadata as an intermediary layer between the archival storage media and the user. This intermediary contains descriptive information about the archived data, enabling users to search and identify specific files without directly accessing the archival media, thus reducing restoration time while preserving the cost benefits of archival storage
2Quantity of substance
If data is migrated to archival storage media, then storage cost is reduced, but the complexity of identifying specific data increases
Solution Approach 1:
Preview information and metadata are generated in advance during the archiving process, organizing descriptive information about archived files in a structured format. This preliminary organization reduces the complexity of identifying specific data later, as users can search through pre-processed metadata rather than dealing with raw archival media directly
3Loss of time
If preview information is generated during data migration, then access time to restore specific data is reduced, but the complexity of the archiving process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the preview information generation process with the existing data migration and archiving process. By integrating metadata extraction and preview creation into the archiving workflow itself, the system reduces access time for future restorations while minimizing the increase in archiving process complexity through consolidation of operations
Data Source
AI summary
A method for generating preview information related to data migrated to archival storage media. In an embodiment, the method includes one or more computer processors identifying data designated for archival. The method further includes identifying a set of preferences associated with generating a set of preview data corresponding to the data designated for archival. The method further includes determining metadata related to the data designated for archival based on the identified set of preferences. The method further includes archiving the data designated for archival. The method further includes responding to archiving the data designated for archival by determining information associated with archiving the designated data. The method further includes generating a set of preview data corresponding to the archived designated data based, at least in part, on the determined metadata and the information associated with archiving the designated data.