Software Backup and Restoration Procedures Using Application and File Monitoring

A method for determining software restoration procedures for use by an IHS (Information Handling System), the method comprising:

• receiving first metadata describing file operations on a first IHS, wherein the first metadata includes information describing monitored file operations for a first software file on the first IHS;
• determining, based on the first metadata, a valuation for the first software file, wherein the valuation is determined based on a level of monitored file operations for the first software file;
• identifying a first software application installed on the first IHS, wherein first software application is associated with the first software file;
• updating a valuation for the first software application based on the valuation of the first software file;
• determining a recommendation to reinstall the first software application on the first IHS based on the updated valuation of the first software application;
• and
• transmitting the reinstallation recommendation to the first IHS.

A method for implementing software preservation procedures on an IHS (Information Handling System), the method comprising:

• monitoring file operations for a first software file on the IHS;
• generating first metadata describing the monitored file operations;
• transmitting the first metadata to a remote analytics engine;
• receiving, from the remote analytics engine, a valuation for the first software file, wherein the valuation is determined based on a level of monitored file operations for the first software file;
• and
• selecting a software preservation procedure for the first software file based on the received valuation.