Design and implementation of XML-based GUI for cross platform backup system

It is important for modern enterprise to backup business data. The heterogeneous databases and systems can be protected and stored by network data backup system. A design of XML-based GUI for cross platform backup system is proposed, by which user can centrally backup and restore data. The plug-in enabled architecture of the GUI can improve system compatibility, reliability and flexibility. Finally, a method is given to define the GUI with XML. © 2008 IEEE.