Software inventory control system
US6332217A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99931
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for addressing problems of computer remote software configuration management is provided wherein a computer program executes a scripting language in order to examine the software installed on a computer. In the event the script determines that software needs to be downloaded, installed or configured, it causes programs to be executed to perform these functions. Such a program enables a user to consistently get correct software installed with the correct configuration for the system, thus reducing demands for technical support and the costs associated therewith.
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