Techniques for distributing software packages
US10817274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/34
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed relating to distributing software packages among servers in a data storage facility. In various embodiments, a package distribution computer system receives an indication that a software package is to be distributed to a plurality of server systems. In some embodiments, the computer system determines a division of the plurality of server systems into two or more groups for distributing the software package. In some embodiments, for a given group, the computer system selects a server system to retrieve the software package and facilitate peer-to-peer distribution of the software package to remaining server systems within the given group. In some embodiments, the computer system receives metadata specifying one or more files included in the software package. In some embodiments, the computer system provides the metadata to at least one of the remaining server systems in the given group for retrieving the software package from the selected server system.
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