IBM Patented Software Update Process for Server Components

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IBM has been assigned a patent for an installation of updated software for server components, enabling seamless upgrades without disrupting production environments. The patented process involves querying a target server to create an inventory of components, receiving updated software from an update server, and configuring the boot process to install the updates. This innovative approach allows servers to be updated without requiring downtime, ensuring continuous operation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patented process involves building an inventory of components installed within the target server through a query-based approach.
  • Updated software is received for each component from an update server, based on the inventory built.
  • The boot process is configured to install the updated software for each component during the next boot cycle.
  • The process is designed to minimize downtime and ensure seamless server upgrades.
  • The patent application was filed on October 29, 2007, as application number 11/927,407.
  • The full-text of the patent is available on the USPTO website (http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,091,085&OS=8,091,085&RS=8,091,085)

Statistics:

  • Patent number: 8,091,085
  • Application number: 11/927,407
  • File date: October 29, 2007
  • Patent publication date: January 4 (no specific year mentioned in the source)

Sources:

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,091,085&OS=8,091,085&RS=8,091,085)