Patent ID: 6948038
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions, comprising: initiating a backup operation; causing a writer associated with an application, the application being associated with a plurality of components, each component describing one or more files, to create and make available a metadata file identifying which of the plurality of components are selected for inclusion in the backup operation; reading the metadata file to identify the selected components; performing the backup operation on the identified components; prior to performing the backup operation, creating a backup components file describing a set of components that are intended to be backed up during the backup operation; making the backup components file available to the writer for modification to include instructions related to the backup of the selected components; and wherein performing the backup operation further comprises performing the backup operation on the identified components in accordance with any instructions provided by the writer in the modifications to the backup components file.