BACKUP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

摘要

A backup management system includes a backup management device and a number of electronic devices. Each of the electronic devices is in communication with the backup management device and with each other through a network. Each of the electronic devices includes at least one virtual machine. When one of the electronic devices needs to back up the at least one virtual machine, the electronic device sends a backup request to the backup management device. The backup management device instructs the electronic device to back up the at least one virtual machine to one of the other electronic devices.

主权项

1. A backup management device comprising:
a first communication unit configured to communicate with a plurality of electronic devices through a network, each of the plurality of electronic devices comprising a second communication unit to communicate with the first communication unit; and at least one processor configured to execute a plurality of instructions, the instructions to provide functions to a plurality of modules, the plurality of modules comprising: a receiving module configured to receive a backup request from one of the electronic devices when a virtual machine of the electronic device needs to be backed up; and a sending module configured to send a message to the requesting electronic device, the message instructing the requesting electronic device to back up the virtual machine to a non-requesting electronic device.