Workflow management to automatically load a blank hardware system with an operating system, products, and service
US8103863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/63
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The exemplary embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for managing a workflow for assembling a data processing system according to a specific customized software configuration. An installation request from a remote data processing system is received. The installation request comprises an identity associated with the remote data processing system. An order associated with the identity is retrieved. A process configuration based on the order is determined. A system image associated with the process configuration is retrieved, forming an associated system image. The associated system image is transferred to the remote data processing system.
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