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International Business Machines Corporation

Robert C Hooper

Christian Marcelo Garcia-Arellano

David C Kalmuk

Hamdi Roumani

Alexander Cheung

Ketan Rampurkar

Described are techniques for creating a point-in-time backup of application data stored on disparate storage systems. The techniques include initiating a snapshot of the first datastore. The techniques further include initiating a suspension of delete operations at the second datastore to preserve immutable application data stored on the second datastore. The techniques further include initiating a background copy of the second datastore. The techniques further include initiating a resumption of the delete operations at the second datastore in response to completion of the background copy of the second datastore.

Point-in-time backup of application data stored on disparate storage systems

A multi-use intermodal container for transporting cargo comprises compartments, each having both a hopper for discharging particulate material from the bottom of the compartments and a floor above the hopper for supporting standard freight thereon. The floor is arranged to allow passage of particulate material therethrough so that the compartments can be used either for bulk material transport or standard cargo/freight. A door in the side wall provides access to store cargo on the floor of the compartment and a roof hatch provides access to store bulk materials in the compartment for subsequent removal through the hopper.

Multi-use intermodal container

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Markham, Canada

Robert C Hooper