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System and method for the automated migration of configuration information

US6735691B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2000
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/44505
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for configuring a computer involves first compiling configuration information from a source computer and populating a migration file with the configuration information. The migration file is kept at a server. Subsequently, upon access to the server, the configuration information from the migration file is retrieved and used to configure a destination computer.

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