Method for improved automated software update upon deployment of a networking apparatus
US10860313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44505
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and a system for deploying in a datacenter connected to a network a networking apparatus equipped with Auto Provisioning Mode capability, and having an installed version of operating system and associated packages. The method comprises the steps of: a- defining a targeted version of operating system and associated packages qualified for the datacenter; b- maintaining a range of available and supported operating system versions, including the targeted version of operating system, and associated packages; c- connecting to the network, and powering-on the networking apparatus; and d- comparing the version of operating system installed on the networking apparatus with the targeted version of the operating system.
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