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• the invention relates to the field of distribution of a data package by a control server to a plurality of computers distributed over a set of distinct local area networks and in particular in the field of the deployment of information systems of large companies. with a large fleet of computers spread over many sites.
• FIG. 3 shows a central distribution server 103 connected, through an information network 105, with a plurality of relay servers 141, 151 and 161.
• each of the relay servers 141 , 151 and 161 is connected, through a local information network 107, 109 and 111, with a plurality of computers 107a to 107c, 109a to 109c, and 111a to 111c.
• This architecture makes it possible to distribute a data package only once to each of these computers 107a to 111c, avoiding the congestion of the information network 105 but clogging the networks 107 to 111.
• an urgent, large and mass often conflicts with the capacity of the relay servers 141, 151 and 161 or with the availability of sufficient bandwidth on capillary networks.
• the object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks, and to simplify the distribution of large volumes of data or programs without saturating the information networks.
• a method of distributing a data package by a control server to a plurality of computers distributed over a set of separate local area networks so that at the request of a determined computer of a determined local network wishing to download the data package, the control server communicates to said determined computer the name of a depository computer of said data package belonging to the determined local network and having previously downloaded said data package, or the control server communicates to said computer determined the address of a central storage location including said data package if the determined local network does not include another computer having previously downloaded said data package.
• this method allows a distribution of large volumes of data on all computers of each local network without the establishment of additional repeaters.
• this method makes it possible to transport the data package, for the same local network, only once from the central storage location.
• the depository computer of said data package in the determined local network corresponds to a computer of the determined local network which has previously downloaded said data package and which has accepted at a given moment to be a distribution server of said data package.
• the data package is always stored closer to the network of the requesting computer for fast and secure data transfer.
• the control server comprises a database comprising the name of each of the computers of the plurality of computers, control parameters of the distribution of the data package, the address of the central storage location and the names of the computers holding said data package in different local area networks.
• the control server can know at any time the distribution of data packages allowing it to operate an optimal distribution.
• the request of the determined computer from the control server for receiving said data package is carried out periodically.
• the periodicity of said request can be parameterized from the determined computer or from the control server. Thus, we are not bound to a fixed period.
• the data flows can be optimally regulated in order to avoid congestion of the information networks.
• control server communicates to said determined computer the address of the storage location after consulting its database to check whether said determined computer has a package to take.
• the control server registers in its database the name of said determined computer as being the data warehouse storing computer on the local network determined after it has received an indication of said computer. determined that the download is complete. Thus, it is ensured that the download proceeded correctly before considering the determined computer as the depository computer.
• control server proposes to said determined computer to release the memory space comprising the data package if said data package has been transferred to the set of computers of the determined local network.
• the invention also relates to a system for distributing a data package, comprising a control server and a plurality of computers distributed over a set of separate local area networks, said control server comprising a communication means allowing, in response to a request from a determined computer on a given local network wishing to download the data package, to communicate to said determined computer the name of a computer holding said data package belonging to the determined local network and having previously downloaded said data package, or to communicate to said determined computer the address of a central storage location comprising said data package if the determined local network does not include another computer having previously downloaded said data package.
• the invention also relates to a means of communication allowing a control server, in response to a request from a determined computer on a given local network wishing to download the data package, to communicate to said determined computer the name of a depository computer. of said data packet belonging to the determined local network and having previously downloaded said data package, or to communicate to said determined computer the address of a central storage location including said data package if the local network determined does not include another computer that previously downloaded the data package.
• the invention also relates to a computer program implemented in a control server, comprising code instructions necessary for carrying out the method of distributing a data package according to the above characteristics.
• FIG. 1 illustrates a system for distributing a data package, comprising a connection control server through an information network with a plurality of computers distributed over a set of distinct local information networks, according to FIG. invention
• FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a method of distributing a data package according to the system of FIG. 1;
• FIG. 3 illustrates a system for distributing a data package, comprising a central distribution server in connection with a plurality of relay servers, according to the prior art.
• FIG. 1 illustrates a system for distributing a data package 1, for example a software, comprising a control server 3 connected via an information network 5 with a plurality of workstations. or computers 7a to 7c, 9a to 9c, and 11a to lie distributed over a set of separate local information networks 7, 9, and 11 respectively.
• a data package for example a software
• control server 3 connected via an information network 5 with a plurality of workstations. or computers 7a to 7c, 9a to 9c, and 11a to lie distributed over a set of separate local information networks 7, 9, and 11 respectively.
• the control server 3 as well as each of the computers 7a to 11c, comprises a communication means 13 and 15 respectively.
• the communication means 13 of the control server 3 allow the control server 3, in response to a request from a given computer 7a or 7b, ..., or 7c on a determined local network 7 or 9 or 11 wishing to download the data package 1, to communicate to this determined computer 7a or 7b, ..., or 7c the name of a data storing computer belonging to the determined local network 7 or 9 or 11 and having previously downloaded the data package 1.
• the control server 3 communicates to this determined computer 7a or 7b, ..., or 7c the address of a central storage location 17 comprising the data package 1.
• control server 3 comprises a database 19 comprising the name of each of the computers of the plurality of computers 7a to lie concerned by the distribution of the data package 1, the regulation parameters of the distribution of the package of data 1 (for example calendar parameters of the distribution), the address of the central storage location 17 and the names of the computers holding the data package 1 in the different local networks 7, 9, and 11.
• the control server 3 further comprises a programming tool 21 which in conjunction with the database 19 makes it possible to control and manage the distribution action of the data package 1. It is also conceivable to parameterize the programming tool 21 so that it can distribute in parallel a plurality of identical or different data packages on the same portion of a local information network 7, 9, or 11.
• the distribution system includes a data transfer program or software 23 installed on the control server 3 and a corresponding software agent 25 installed on each computer. 7a to lie in order to allow the proper operation of the distribution of the data package 1 according to a method of the invention.
• control computer program can be implemented in the control server 3, comprising code instructions necessary for carrying out a method of distributing a data package according to the invention.
• FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a method for distributing a data package by the control server 3 to the plurality of computers 7a to 7c, 9a to 9c, and to links distributed over the local networks. separate 7, 9, and 11.
• a service 31 responsible for the distribution acts on the control server 3 to record (link LIb) in the database 19 the name or names of the data packages to be distributed, the list or the names of the computers 7a to lie affected by the distribution, the date from which the distribution can begin, the initial storage location (s) 17 of the data package (s) 1 and possibly other parameters such as the number of possible distributions in parallel with the side of the control server 3, and the number of distributions possible in parallel on each local network 7, 9, or 11 hosting the computers 7a to Ile.
• each workstation or computer 7a to le contacts the server 3 and asks him if he has a package to transmit. To do this, she communicates her computer name. Indeed, according to the example of Figure 2, a determined computer
• the periodicity of the request can be parameterized from the determined computer 7a, that is to say generally from a any computer of all the computers 7a to bind or from the control server 3. This makes it possible not to clog the data networks and optionally allows each computer to choose its own periodicity.
• the control server 3 consults its database 19 and searches if the name of the determined computer 7a is in the list of computers concerned by the distribution and if the calendar parameters allow the distribution of the data package 1.
• control server 3 If the control server 3 detects a distribution for the determined computer 7a, it looks for the location (place or places of storage) of the data package 1 to be distributed.
• the control server 3 communicates this place of storage of the data package 1 to the determined computer 7a.
• the storage location corresponds to the central storage location 17.
• the storage location may correspond to this other computer called the data storage computer 1.
• the control server 3 since the determined local network 7 does not include another computer having previously downloaded the data package 1, the control server 3 communicates to the determined computer 7a the address of the central storage place 17.
• the determined computer 7a downloads the data package 1 from the central storage location 17.
• the determined computer 7a can further perform post-loading operations, such as the installation of the package of data 1.
• the determined computer 7a indicates to the control server 3 that the download is complete.
• the control server 3 records (L7 connection) in its database 19 the name of the determined computer 7a as one of the computers holding the data package 1 on the local network. determined 7a.
• the data warehouse storing computer 1 in the determined local network 7a corresponds to a computer of the determined local network 7 which has previously downloaded the data package 1 and which has accepted at a given moment to be a distribution server of this data package 1.
• Another determined computer 7b belonging to the determined network 7 in turn interrogates the control server 3.
• the control server 3 performs the same searches as before, but communicates (link L9) to this other determined computer 7b as a place of storage, the name of the determined computer 7a which previously requested the data package 1 and which has agreed to store it temporarily and to redistribute it. So, through the LlO link, this other determined computer
• control server 3 proposes to the determined computer depositary of the data package 7a or 7b to release the memory space containing this data package 1 if this package has been transferred to the set of computers 7a, 7b, and 7c of the determined local network 7.
• the method according to the invention is based on a system of "workflow" type, allowing each computer 7a to bind to request the distribution knowing that the data package 1 is always stored closer to the network of the computer applicant.
• control server 3 having a maximum capacity of simultaneous transfer, it is possible to add an additional general parameter to the control server 3 indicating the number of possible total distributions. If this value is reached, the control server 3 will inform the requesting computers 7a to lie and they will connect, after a delay fixed in advance by parameterization or after a random delay, to the control server 3. Furthermore, on each segment of a local network 7, 9, and 11, it is possible to record in the database 19 information concerning several simultaneous distributions. Indeed, the flow of an information network, its average load in an identical period, and the size of the package to be distributed would be sufficient to calculate the number of possible distributions at a given moment.
• piloting server 3 has a low capacity for simultaneous transfers, it is possible to manage several centralized storage locations of the data packages 1.
• the e-merchant service platform can be offloaded from the actual transfer of the data to be transmitted, while guaranteeing the control of the delivery. This has the advantage of reducing the size of the platform.

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