Updating software on dormant disks
US8949817B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/61
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a method of updating software on a dormant disk, exposed files are accessed. The exposed files are exposed by mounting the dormant disk. The exposed files are scanned to determine the status of software residing on the dormant disk. The scanning is achieved without requiring booting of the dormant disk. It is determined whether an update is available for the software residing on the dormant disk.
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