System and method for redundant backup of datasets

A method for dynamically optimizing redundant backup of one or more of a plurality of data sets from a client device to a tertiary storage the method comprising:

• receiving a backup parameter to be optimized for one of the data sets and a corresponding threshold limit for the backup parameter;
• comparing, for a duration of the redundant backup, a current value of the backup parameter versus the threshold limit;
• selecting, based on the comparison, a path for the redundant backup of the one or more data sets, wherein the selected path is a first optional path or a second optional path, wherein the first optional path comprises a direct redundant backup of the one or more data sets from the data source to the tertiary storage, and the second optional path comprises a backup of the one or more data sets from the client device to a secondary storage and redundant backup of the one or more data sets from the secondary storage to the tertiary storage;
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• performing redundant backup of the one or more data sets by dynamically switching between the first optional path and the second optional path.

A system configured for:

• optimizing redundant backup of one or more of a plurality of data sets from a client device to a tertiary storage;
• receiving, from a user, a threshold limit for an egress cost of transferring data from the client device to the tertiary storage;
• comparing the egress cost versus the threshold limit;
• selecting, based on the comparison, a path for the redundant backup of the one or more data sets, wherein the selected path is a first optional path or a second optional path, wherein the first optional path comprises a direct redundant backup of the one or more data sets from the client device to the tertiary storage, and the second optional path comprises a backup of the one or more data sets from the client device to a secondary storage and redundant backup of the one or more data sets from the secondary storage to the tertiary storage;
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• redundantly backing up the one or more data sets by dynamically switching between the first optional path and the second optional path.