JP2013178665A - Backup system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a backup system safely, reliably, quickly, simply, and at low cost.SOLUTION: A backup system for a private cloud includes: an appliance; and communication terminals to which application software necessary to access the appliance is installed and which perform data transmission/reception by connection with the appliance. Furthermore, the backup system includes: a storage server that is connected to the appliance and receives and stores data, which has been transmitted and stored from the communication terminals to the appliance, from the appliance; detection means that detects the appliance state that is written in the application software; and switching means that, when the abnormal state of the appliance is detected by the detection means, switches a connection destination for the communication terminals from the appliance to the storage server.

Description

  The present invention relates to a backup system.

  The number of smartphone shipments in Japan in 2011 is forecast to be 21.31 million units, 250.5% of the previous year. In addition to the fact that most domestic and foreign manufacturers have already entered the smartphone market, telecommunications carriers have positioned smartphones as their main product, and the majority of mobile communication terminals shipped in 2011 are expected to be smartphones. is there.

  Among them, the number of corporate subscribers to smartphones is expected to increase to 1.34 million in 2011, about twice the previous year, and to reach 5.54 million in 2015. In addition, due to the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in 2011, companies can review their business continuity and disaster management strategies, and employees can connect to internal networks from various locations to conduct business. Emphasizing mobility.

On the other hand, cloud services for individuals are available from Google (registered trademark) and Windows.
Live (registered trademark), Evernote (registered trademark), and Dropbox (registered trademark) occupy a high share of use. There are requests from employees to use such services for individuals in companies, but since these services for individuals are vulnerable to security, companies are hesitant about introducing them. There is a background.

  Therefore, companies began to consider using devices such as smartphones provided by companies and communication terminals that are personally owned by employees. As a result, demand for smartphones shifted to corporations, and cloud services were also used by companies. There is a need for it. And since it is for enterprises, cloud services with strong security functions are being developed.

  Against this background, when a company employee thinks about a cloud service that supports teleworking, such as working at a customer site, going out, or at home, the data is linked between employees or taken out of data, The problem is how to handle smart devices caused by the availability of a communication terminal, which is a product, and a method of communication during teleworking inside and outside the company.

  In addition, even if a server that supports cloud services is set up in the company and an environment that supports teleworking is prepared, when an abnormality occurs in the company server or when a so-called pandemic occurs, It becomes impossible to provide, and the emergency backup system becomes a problem.

  Here, the conventional backup system disclosed in Patent Document 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a conventional back system, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an overview of the operation of the backup system at the time of a disaster in a conventional large-scale disaster. In the backup system 1 of FIG. 4, the company data center 10 is a main site that operates and manages a plurality of server groups constituting an information system that provides services on the company's business, and is fixed as a general data center. It is a real data center equipped with various facilities. In the in-house data center 10, as the above-described server group, for example, a Web server 11 that receives access from a client terminal 30 of a user who receives service, an application (APL) server 12 that performs business processing related to service provision, Various servers such as a DB (Data Base) server 13 that holds data related to service provision are operated. Further, for example, a normal operation terminal 14 is provided as a terminal for an operation person or the like to manage the operation of these server groups.

  On the other hand, a backup site 1 comprising a virtual data center 20 based on cloud computing is provided as a backup system 1 for disasters for the company data center 10. In the virtual data center 20, various virtual servers such as a Web server 21, an APL server 22, and a DB server 23 are operated as a virtual server group corresponding to the server group in the company data center 10.

  If the function of the company's data center 10 stops due to a large-scale disaster or the like, and the service cannot be provided, the person in charge of operations, etc., can use a backup office in a location different from the company's data center 10 A virtual server (instance) required on the virtual data center 20 by issuing an API (Application Program Interface) using an interface such as a Web browser on the disaster operation terminal 24 of FIG. 5 arranged in a mobile environment. Is started, and the provision of services is resumed based on the data synchronized with the DB server 13 or the like in normal times. The configuration such as the type and number of virtual servers to be activated can be appropriately adjusted according to conditions such as the scale of the device configuration of the company data center 10, the date and time of the disaster, the disaster situation, and the service level to be provided.

  At this time, the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or the like of the access destination for the user to receive service provision using the client terminal 30 is changed to a backup one, that is, to the company data center 10 (Web server 11). Instead, the virtual data center 20 (Web server 21) accepts access from the user, so that the user can continuously receive the service.

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  However, in the conventional backup system described in Patent Document 1, when the function of the company's data center 10 is stopped due to a large-scale disaster or the like and the service cannot be provided, the database server 13 or the like is normally connected. In order to start providing a service based on the synchronized data, it is necessary to provide a facility having a management function such as the disaster operation terminal 24 in a location different from the data center 10 of the company. There is a problem that the cost of the system increases and the system configuration becomes complicated.

  Further, in the conventional backup system described in Patent Document 1, when a large-scale disaster or the like occurs, the person in charge of operation needs to start the operation terminal 24 at the time of the disaster. There is a possibility that switching to the backup system may not be performed quickly. Furthermore, a dedicated application for switching to the backup system needs to be prepared in advance for the client terminal 30 of the user.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and even when an abnormality occurs in a server that provides a cloud service, a backup system can be provided safely, quickly, easily, and at low cost. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the backup system according to the first aspect of the present invention is a communication in which an appliance and application software necessary for accessing the appliance are installed and connected to the appliance to transmit and receive data. A private cloud backup system comprising: a storage server that is connected to the appliance and receives and stores data transmitted from the communication terminal to the appliance and stored in the appliance; and Detecting means for detecting the state of the appliance described in the application software; and when the detecting means detects that the state of the appliance is abnormal, the connection destination of the communication terminal is changed to the appliance. Characterized in that it comprises a switching means for switching from the scan to the storage server, a.

  The backup system according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the backup system according to claim 1, data stored therein is periodically linked between the storage server and the appliance. To do.

  Furthermore, the backup system according to claim 3 is the backup system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the application software is dedicated software corresponding to a type of the communication terminal.

  The backup system according to claim 4 is the backup system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the communication terminal is at least one of a personal computer, a tablet terminal, and a smartphone. It is characterized by including.

  According to the present invention, data is backed up to iDC (Internet Data Center) even when an abnormality such as a failure occurs in an in-company server that provides a cloud service. By switching the access destination from the smart device on which is installed, business activities in the enterprise can be continued, and the data is linked to the smart device as it was before the abnormality occurred without any changes to the smart device. A backup system that can continue is obtained.

It is the schematic which shows the structure of the cloud storage system which comprises the backup system in embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the structure of the backup system in embodiment of this invention. 5 is a table showing a relationship between a connection destination cloud name described in application software installed in a smart device and a state of the connection destination cloud in the backup system according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the outline | summary of the structural example of the conventional backup system. It is the figure which showed the outline | summary of the operation | movement of the backup system at the time of the disaster at the time of the conventional large-scale disaster.

  Next, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part which is the same or it corresponds, The duplication description is simplified thru | or abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  First, a cloud service that is a premise for configuring a backup system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. A cloud service that constitutes a backup system according to an embodiment of the present invention connects a smart device and a private cloud of a company online, and greatly changes the business scene on the go.

  In recent years, a cloud that can receive various services by accessing a server on a wide area network such as the Internet from a terminal used by a user such as a personal computer (PC), a mobile terminal, and a tablet terminal, and executing information processing on the server. A service called a service has become widespread.

  By using the cloud service, the server side acts on behalf of the information processing that has been performed by installing the application on the user's terminal. Can be used.

  A cloud service provided in a wide area network such as the Internet is sometimes called a public cloud. However, providing a public cloud makes it possible to provide services to more users who can connect to the Internet. .

  By using this cloud service, you can upload real-time data (document data, image data, etc.) that is uploaded in real time from a PC on which application software that supports the cloud service is installed, Data can be sent to customers in cooperation with employees.

  You can also access the phonebook by group, check customer contacts, and get in touch by phone or email. In addition, you can use the map display function to check where you are visiting, take a picture of the situation (photo / video) in the field, and share it in the cloud in real time. The content of the conference, the customer's live voice, and the content of the call can be recorded and shared internally. You can also share notes and reports in real time using the memo function.

  Furthermore, with the life log function, schedule management, exchange of all data with the cloud, call history, etc. are searched in chronological order and reflected in the report on the PC on which application software corresponding to the cloud service is installed. Can do. This enables companies to lend smart devices to employees and promote business directly connected to the workplace.

  In terms of security, all data is stored in a private cloud (cloud storage system (CSS)), authenticated using a company ID, user ID, and password, and can be viewed and used. It becomes possible. If an employee loses a smart device or is stolen, the IT administrator of the company may stop the cloud service for the smart device on the management (Web) console of the cloud storage system (CSS). And information leakage can be prevented.

  Further, since the history (log information) viewed by employees from the private cloud is stored in the server of the cloud storage system (CSS), this log information can also be used as an audit trail. Furthermore, when a smart device exits the cloud service, all data on the smart device is erased from the smart device (so-called local wipe), and data obtained from the private cloud, data captured on the spot, etc. remain in the smart device. There is no mobility type thin client.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a cloud storage system that constitutes a cloud system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, in a cloud storage system (CSS) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a private cloud (iDC) 101 including a Linux (registered trademark) server 102 includes a personal folder 103 and a shared folder 104. The personal folder 103 stores various data 116 uploaded from the PC 105, the tablet terminal 106, and the smartphones 107 and 108. The PC 105 is preinstalled with PC application software 109 corresponding to the cloud service of the private cloud 101.

  Similarly, the tablet terminal 106 includes tablet terminal application software 110 (for iPad (registered trademark)) and 111 (for Android tablet) corresponding to the cloud service of the private cloud 101, and the smartphones 107 and 108 include private cloud software. Application software 112 for smartphones (for iPhone (registered trademark)) and 113 (for Android smartphones) corresponding to the cloud service 101 are installed. In this way, it is possible to link with the cloud storage system (CSS) 100 very simply by installing application software on the smart device. In other words, by simply installing the smart device application software on a personal property device, an environment in which data can be linked with the private cloud (iDC) 101 can be immediately constructed (so-called private property ban).

  Data 116 is exchanged between the personal folder 103, the PC 105, the tablet terminal 106, and the smartphones 107 and 108. Further, the group 114 people 114 and the group B people 115 in the shared folder 104 correspond to the folder 116 corresponding to the group A. Exchange. When the users of the PC 105, the tablet terminal 106, and the smartphones 107 and 108 exchange data 116 with the people 114 of the A group or the people 115 of the B group, the personal folder 103 and the shared folder 104 are exchanged. Also, data 116 is exchanged.

  As a security measure, the access history of the smart device is stored as an access log in the authentication system 117 of the private cloud 101 (iDC), which contributes to taking a trail and raising employee awareness. Since an IT (Information Technology) administrator can disconnect the private cloud (iDC) 101 and the employee's smart device using the console, it is possible to cope with theft or loss of the smart device. Furthermore, a so-called local wipe function that does not leave a file on the smart device side and device authentication by the authentication system 117 are performed.

  Next, an operation image of the backup system in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the backup system in the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the appliance 200 is configured with an in-house private cloud 201, and an in-house server 202 in the in-house private cloud 201 includes a personal computer (PC) 205 that exchanges data with the in-house server 202, A tablet terminal 206 and smartphones 207 and 208 are connected. Also connected to the in-house server 202 are a terminal 209 of an affiliated group company or the like and a terminal 210 of an employee who is working from home.

  In this way, personal data reports on smartphones 207 and 208 (photos / videos / recordings) can be created by linking PC / tablet terminals and smartphone data between individuals and employees, and sharing employee data internally. By sharing and linking daily activities such as customer information, it is possible to improve the efficiency of corporate activities. The same applies to the so-called private property ban and security measures described in the section of FIG.

  The Linux (registered trademark) server 302 of the private cloud (iDC) 300 provided outside the boundary 401 and the in-house server 202 of the in-house private cloud 201 are automatically transmitted at regular intervals via the communication line 400. Even if an accident occurs in the in-house server 202 in the in-house private cloud 201, the Linux (registered trademark) server 302 of the private cloud (iDC) 300 in which the in-house hybrid cloud cooperation is made is performed. Since the data is backed up, the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) can be maintained by switching the access destination from the smart device in an emergency. Note that the private cloud (iDC) 300 is provided at a remote location that is considerably distant from the in-house private cloud 201, so even if the in-house private cloud 201 goes down, the private cloud (iDC) 300 Maintain normal state.

  In addition, many employees working from home or affiliated group companies, etc. are more likely to use their own PCs and tablet devices than smart devices outside the company from the standpoint of improving operational efficiency. In many cases, business is performed using a PC or tablet terminal. At this time, due to the so-called ban on personal belongings mentioned above, there is a pandemic when a request is made to wait at home for power saving while using a personal computer or tablet terminal, or a pandemic due to the spread of a contagious disease, etc. Even when there is a restriction on going to work, instead of accessing the internal server 202 of the internal private cloud 201, the Linux (registered trademark) server 302 of the private cloud (iDC) 300 provided outside the boundary 401 is accessed. By accessing, you can carry out your work as usual.

  Next, an employee using a smart device can access the Linux (registered trademark) of the private cloud (iDC) 300 provided outside the boundary 401 from the internal server 202 of the internal private cloud 201 in an emergency or the like. A procedure for switching to the server 302 will be described. FIG. 3 is a table showing the relationship between the connection destination cloud name described in the application software installed in the smart device and the state of the connection destination cloud in the backup system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the application software corresponding to the cloud service installed on the smart device, a table indicating the relationship between the connection destination cloud name and the connection destination cloud state as shown in FIG. 3 is incorporated. The smart device switches the connection destination cloud with which it exchanges data according to the state of the connection destination cloud stored in this table.

  In FIG. 3, the connection destination cloud number defines the order of clouds to which the smart device is connected. In both FIGS. 3A and 3B, an in-house private cloud 200 having a connection destination cloud number # 1 is set as a cloud to which a smart device first connects. As shown in FIG. 3A, if the in-house private cloud 200 and the private cloud (iDC) 300 are in a normal state, the smart device exchanges data with the # 1 in-house private cloud 200. As described above, In addition, when an accident occurs in the internal private cloud 200 and the internal private cloud 200 is in an abnormal state, as shown in FIG. The access destination is switched to connect to the cloud (iDC) 300.

  Thereafter, when the in-house private cloud 200 of the connection destination cloud number # 1 is restored, the table returns to the state of FIG. 3A, so the smart device switches the access destination again, and the in-house private cloud 200 of # 1 And exchange data.

  In this way, even when the internal server 202 of the internal private cloud 201 fails or when a pandemic occurs, the data is backed up to the private cloud (iDC) 300 side. (Business Continuity Plan: a business continuity plan) is maintained, and a backup system to the private cloud (iDC) 300 is supported.

  3 is installed on the smart device from a cloud state monitoring server (not shown) provided in the authentication system 117 in the cloud storage system (CSS) 100 shown in FIG. It can be recognized by notification to the application software. Further, the in-house private cloud 200 and the private cloud (iDC) 300 are distinguished by using, for example, the IP (Internet Protocol) address of each server.

  In the above-described embodiment, the smart device is described as automatically switching the access destination by referring to the table incorporated in the application software. However, the user operating the smart device manually It goes without saying that the access destination may be switched with

  As described above, according to the present invention, an abnormal state of the in-house server 202 of the in-house private cloud 201 described in the application software is detected, and access from the smart device in which the application software corresponding to the cloud service is installed. By switching to the private cloud (iDC) 300 provided outside the company, business activities in the enterprise can be continued, and the smart device before the abnormality occurred without any changes. Data linkage can be continued in the state.

  The present invention has been described above by the preferred embodiments of the present invention. While the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, various modifications and changes can be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims. is there.

100 Cloud storage system 101, 201, 300 Private cloud (iDC)
102, 302 Linux (registered trademark) server 103 Personal folder 104 Shared folder 105, 205 Personal computer (PC)
106, 206 Tablet terminal 107, 108, 207, 208 Smartphone 109 Application software for PC 110 Application software for iPad (registered trademark) 111 Application software for Android 112 Application software for iPhone (registered trademark) 113 Application software for Android smartphone 114 A Group people 115 Group B people 116 Data 117 Authentication system 200 Appliance 201 In-house private cloud 202 In-house server 209 Terminals of affiliated group companies 210 Telecommuting 400 Communication line 401 Boundary

Claims (4)

A private cloud backup system including an appliance and a communication terminal in which application software necessary for accessing the appliance is installed and connected to the appliance to transmit and receive data;
A storage server connected to the appliance and receiving and storing data transmitted from the communication terminal to the appliance and stored;
Detecting means for detecting the state of the appliance described in the application software;
Switching means for switching the connection destination of the communication terminal from the appliance to the storage server when the detecting means detects that the state of the appliance is abnormal;
Including a backup system.   The backup system according to claim 1, wherein data stored in each storage server and the appliance are periodically linked.   The backup system according to claim 1, wherein the application software is dedicated software corresponding to a type of the communication terminal.   The backup system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the communication terminal includes at least one of a personal computer, a tablet terminal, and a smartphone.

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