Creating and patching binary software homes using content addressable storage
US10762059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/90339
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed herein for creating and patching software homes using content addressable storage. One or more embodiments comprises storing content for a file that is used to run a particular software deployment. The file is associated with a particular directory that includes a link to a first filename. The first filename is generated as a function of the content for the file, such as by applying a hash function. Responsive to receiving updated content a second filename is generated as a function of the updated content. The second filename is different than the first filename. The link included in the particular directory is modified to point to the second filename. After modifying the link included in the particular directory, the updated content for the file is used to run the particular software deployment.
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