Method and system for improving computer system boot reliability by executing an application specific test during a boot prior loading an operating system
US7127596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2284
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide for automatically resolving computer system boot-up problems and for ensuring the reliability of boot-up. According to embodiments, a test of a condition of a computer system may be performed prior to attempting to load an operating system, to ensure the reliability of the system. In other embodiments, a boot-up may be attempted from a plurality of different operating system images, in the event a boot-up from a given operating system image fails.
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