Techniques for virtualization of file based content

摘要

Techniques for virtualization of file based content are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for virtualization of file based content comprising creating, using at least one computer processor, a virtual disk containing metadata associated with one or more files of a backup image. The techniques may include receiving an Input/Output (I/O) request associated with a file of the one or more files of the virtual disk, determining whether the Input/Output (I/O) request is directed towards a virtual disk location containing a portion of the metadata of the virtual disk or a virtual disk location indicating file data of the backup image, sending the Input/Output (I/O) request to the backup image to the virtual disk based on the determination.