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Dynamic plugin(s) for cloud application(s)

US9158563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/45529
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques are described herein that are capable of dynamically installing plugin(s) for application(s). An agent plugin is caused to run in a deployment of a specified application (e.g., across multiple machines in a cloud environment or “on premises”). The specified application is packaged to include the agent plugin. The agent plugin is used to install designated plugin(s) dynamically based on configuration information regarding the specified application. The configuration information indicates that the designated plugin(s) are to be installed in response to the specified application being deployed.

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