Detection and enforcement of version compatibility in network devices
US7765194B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44536
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for detecting and maintaining version compatibility in network devices. Interfaces associated with network devices and components are controlled in order to generate compatibility information at compile time. Version compatibility information embedded in image headers is checked during installation. Version compatibility information is also used to generate access control lists. Access control lists prevent incompatible device communication during run time.
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