Patent ID: 8412899
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of assigning a storage node from a storage grid to a server, the storage grid including multiple storage nodes capable of backing up a policy stored on the server, the computer-implemented method comprising: receiving an assignment request which requests assignment of one of the multiple storage nodes of the storage grid to the server to backup the policy stored on the server; performing a storage node assignment operation in an automated manner in response to the assignment request, the storage node assignment operation providing an assignment result identifying a storage node assigned to backup the policy stored on the server, the assignment result being based on an assessment of storage space requirements of the policy and available storage space resources of the storage grid, wherein the storage space requirements of the policy include an amount storage space occupied by the policy on the server, and wherein the available storage space resources of the storage grid include an amount of free storage space available on the multiple storage nodes; and notifying the server of the assignment result to effectuate backing up of the policy stored on the server by the storage node.