Automation of mainframe software deployment
US8464246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/61
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems to automate the deployment from one SMP/E installed run-time mainframe system logical partition (LPAR) to one or more different and distinct LPARs within a mainframe environment are described. Deployment may consist of distributing one or more installation items (e.g., complete products, product upgrades, patches and/or temporary fixes) from one installation environment to another target system. Also, the installed items may have optionally undergone further configuration after the initial installation and prior to actual automated deployment. Each of the target systems are communicatively coupled to the first (i.e., source) LPAR.
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