Determining a current machine state of software
US6442684B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3051
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented system analyzes an application state by determining entities which provide predetermined functionalities for a user determining items that depend from the determined entities, grouping entities by pruning overlapping entities and combining similar entities, and packaging the group of entities using a predetermined format. The system provides automatic relationship resolution based on a current machine state to enumerate in a deterministic manner fundamental data, metadata and dependencies necessary for correct application function. In addition, state information is stored in a persistent format to be used in a variety of applications, including installation, synchonization, backup, recovery, analysis, and repair.
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