Method and system for deploying a software image
US8336044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/63
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for efficiently deploying (also sometimes referred to as distributing and/or installing) a computer device's software image using a single portable image using an alternate partition for loading the image on the storage (hard drive) along with selected patches chosen for the configuration of the computer. The single image is processed using delta image patching technology to allow the single image to be customized and operable (work on) the particular computer, where the single portable image is adapted to operate on a large number of diverse computer device platforms.
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