PRIORITIZING BACKUP OF FILES

摘要

Approaches for prioritizing backup of files are described. In one example, a backup prioritizing parameter for a file shortlisted for backup is identified. Once the backup prioritizing parameter is identified, a position of the file for placing within a backup queue for backup, is subsequently determined based on the backup prioritizing parameter.

主权项

1. A method for prioritizing backup of a file, the method comprising:
determining a backup prioritizing parameter associated with a file from amongst a plurality of files shortlisted for backup, wherein the backup prioritizing parameter is based on a duration over which backup of the file spans; analyzing the backup prioritizing parameter based on a prioritizing rule specifying a predefined threshold; and determining a position of file for allocation within a backup queue based on the analyzing.