Backup Server Dynamic Storage Address Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current backup storage network systems fail to automatically update backup server software with changes in storage device addresses resulting from reorganization by storage node computers, leading to stalled backup processes and data asset risks, without notifying system administrators.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system and method that automatically updates the backup server with new storage device addresses, places problematic devices into service mode, and notifies administrators, allowing for manual repair or data transfer to alternate devices, and resumes the backup process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If storage node computers independently manage and reorganize backup storage devices, then storage device management flexibility is improved, but address synchronization with backup server deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage node computer automatically detects address changes of backup storage devices and sends notifications to the backup server, creating a feedback loop that keeps the server updated without requiring manual intervention or continuous polling
Solution Approach 2:
The storage node computer autonomously monitors its own storage device addresses and initiates updates to the backup server without external prompting, enabling self-managed address synchronization
2Ease of operation
If backup server uses fixed address list of storage devices, then backup process simplicity is improved, but adaptability to address changes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The backup server transitions from using a static address list to dynamically updating its address list based on notifications from storage node computers, allowing the system to adapt to address changes while maintaining automated backup operations
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of address changes at the storage node level before they affect backup operations, allowing the backup server to update its address list proactively rather than reactively
3Extent of automation
If storage node computers operate independently from backup server, then system autonomy is improved, but backup process reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Independent storage node computers automatically provide feedback to the backup server about storage device address changes, maintaining system autonomy while ensuring backup reliability through automated information exchange
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AI summary
A system and method provides for recovery of a backup process that has been interrupted by an address change for a connected backup storage device. A backup server may manage a data backup process from client computers to backup storage devices, each device having a unique address. Devices may be managed by storage node computers, which may occasionally reorganize its associated devices, causing some device address changes. This will interrupt the backup process since the server will not be able to match reorganized devices to known addresses. The present invention provides a method for querying the backup storage device, updating the server with the new address change, and continuing with the backup process. The present invention also provides a method for disabling the device from the backup process if the problem cannot be solved, then resuming the backup process.