VIRTUAL PUBLICATION OF DATA, ADAPTED FOR MOBILE DEVICES

摘要

A method for automatically backing up data in a heterogeneous network. The network includes a mobility server, mobile components and fixed components, as well as data storage units that store data on behalf of network members, and network agents resident on selected components. The process is initiated by a network agent, which detects a change in data on a fixed or mobile network component meeting backup criteria for such component. The agent then selects data for backup, based on backup criteria, and, responsive to predetermined criteria, renders the data into selected formats before transmitting it to the mobility server. The mobility server then performs the backup operation.