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Method and apparatus for verifying a software configuration of a distributed system

US6360334B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1998
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99936
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A software record that identifies a software component associated with a processor in a distributed processing system is retrieved from a software configuration database. A check value is calculated for a copy of the software component loaded on the processor. The check value is compared to a second check value retrieved from the software record to verify the software component file.

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