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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2025
Hitachi Vantara, Ltd., Yokohama, JP;
Kazuei Hironaka, Campbell, CA (US);
Hiroyuki Osaki, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Hitachi Vantara, Ltd., Yokohama, JP;
Abstract
Systems and methods utilize a policy-based approach to automate data backup processes in hybrid cloud environments, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) such as recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives. A centralized management application oversees storage and network resources, by using a policy interpreter module to analyze and apply predefined, user-selected backup policies. This application identifies appropriate resources and data copy features using real-world data from databases containing information on storage volumes, network paths, and data replication technologies. The system then generates a configuration plan that is deployed across distributed storage systems, continuously monitoring and adjusting to maintain SLA compliance and optimize resource utilization, thereby reducing manual intervention and human error.