System and method for platform-independent migration and replication of computer systems
US10915347B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/4557
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for migrating and/or replicating computer systems are disclosed. Computer systems may be migrated and/or replicated from physical systems or virtual systems to physical or virtual systems. Migrating/replicating computer systems comprises determining the structure of the source computer system, generating instructions for migrating/replicating the structure of the computer system, and packaging the instructions in an executable package. The instructions may be formatted as a template, such as an OVF template, and be packaged with an executable agent and task list. The executable agent may be received and executed by a destination computer system. Executing the executable package may cause the instructions to be executed, as well as the optional agent, there configuring the destination computer system, possibly copying data present on the source computer system, and possibly rebooting the destination computer system.
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