Updating firmware in a hybrid computing environment
US8972966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and products directed toward facilitating firmware updates in a hybrid computing environment. One aspect includes providing a primary operating environment and a secondary operating environment in an information handling device; downloading one or more firmware update packages appropriate for the secondary operating environment to the primary operating environment; and executing a firmware update tool from the primary operating environment, the firmware update tool being configured to install the one or more firmware update packages on the secondary operating environment. Other embodiments are described herein.
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