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An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for automatically backing up a dynamically created resource group. One embodiment of the apparatus includes an event module, a resource group module, and a backup module. The event module receives an event notification of an unanticipated system event, such as a system failure or similar event. The resource group module dynamically creates a resource group made up of resources (files, directories, applications, databases, etc.) in response to the event notification. The resource group may be created based on which resources are within a specified classification and have a timestamp within a specified time range. The backup module initiates a backup operation to copy the resource group to a backup location. The backup module backs up as much of the resource group as possible within the time between the resource group creation and the time that the system may become unavailable.
