Online upgrade of container-based software components
US7000228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/656
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for online upgrading of software components are disclosed. The techniques are especially suited for online upgrading of container-based software components in object oriented computing environments. A multi-stage online upgrade system can facilitate online installation of the container-based software components (e.g., applications) in object oriented computing environments. Moreover, online software upgrades can be achieved without interrupting online services which are provided by the container-based software components. The multi-stage online upgrade system can be implemented so as to allow interaction with an upgrade management entity (e.g., an application developer or system administrator). This allows controlling and/or monitoring of the online upgrade operations.
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