Patent ID: 7698520
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for processing backup, comprising: calculating a first necessary capacity of a second storage medium when backing up, in a first number of divided sessions, backup target data stored on a first storage medium; calculating a second necessary capacity of the second storage medium when backing up, in a second number of divided sessions, the backup target data stored on the first storage medium, the second number being larger than the first number; in case that the second necessary capacity is larger than an available capacity of the second storage medium, copying the backup target data from the first storage medium to the second storage medium according to the first number of divided sessions; and in case that the second necessary capacity is not larger than the available capacity of the second storage medium, copying the backup target data from the first storage medium to the second storage medium according to the second number of divided sessions.