Information source agent systems and methods for backing up files to a repository using file identicality

摘要

A system, method, and computer program product for storing back-up files using file identicality properties are provided. A system is provided that intercepts file information from files while they are being stored to a back-up system. The files are intercepted with a file gathering interface that is in communication with one or more information source clients. The system includes an indexing engine to index file data contents of the intercepted file, a metadata engine to manage metadata concerning the intercepted file, and a triage engine to manage the file gathering interface, the indexing engine, and the metadata engine. Methods are provided for the interception of files being sent to a back-up system that take advantage of file identicality properties.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a file gathering interface coupled to an information source client and configured to gather files stored on the information source client; a back-up system coupled to the file gathering interface and configured to receive and back up the files from the file gathering interface; a file repository coupled to the back-up system and configured to store the files from the back-up system; an indexing engine configured to generate and store a content index of content of the files stored in the file repository; a metadata engine configured to manage metadata of the files stored in the file repository; a search engine configured to search for information corresponding to the files stored in the file repository; a file administration interface coupled to the back-up system and configured to access file administration activity of the back-up system; and a triage engine coupled to and configured to manage the file gathering interface, the indexing engine, and the metadata engine; wherein the information source client is physically remote from the system.