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Methods and apparatus for version aliasing mechanisms and cumulative upgrades for software lifecycle management

US10901721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2019
Grant dateJan 26, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/6218
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for version aliasing mechanisms and cumulative upgrades for software lifecycle management are disclosed. An example method includes cumulating, by executing an instruction with a processor, a plurality of software updates identified in a first manifest file with a plurality of software updates identified in a second manifest file, the second manifest file corresponding to a version older than a version corresponding to the first manifest file; and flagging the cumulative manifest files as cumulative, the cumulative manifest file containing a plurality of software updates that update the old version to the new version.

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