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System, method, and computer program product for mounting an image of a computer system in a pre-boot environment for validating the computer system

US8533830B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2009
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/034
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for mounting an image of a computer system in a pre-boot environment for validating the computer system. In use, an image of a computer system is mounted in a pre-boot environment of the computer system, where the image includes a file system structure and initialization data of the computer system. Furthermore, at least one task is performed on the mounted image for validating the computer system.

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