Software configuration methods and common presentation layer
US7716684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1464
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for backing up data of a client connected to a server. The methods and systems include operating a graphical user interface for displaying to a user information about the data of a client. At an administrator module and client module, initiating one or more wizard program modules including dynamic link libraries configured to carry a user through the steps to complete a backup function, each wizard program module having one or more application programming interfaces which allow the wizard program modules to communicate with the operating system on which the administrator module or client module is operating. A common presentation layer can also be included to provide one or more common user interface screens which are insertable into each wizard program module.
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