JP4382726B2 - Software product installation system and method, execution terminal and program thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a software product installation system and method, an execution terminal, and a program therefor, and more particularly, a software product installation system that automatically executes installation of a software product that requires screen operations such as a mouse and a keyboard without human intervention. And an execution terminal and a program thereof.

  An example of a conventional software product installation system is described in Patent Document 1. This system includes a control terminal and an execution terminal, and operates as follows. An installation procedure storage process is executed at the control terminal, and the installation procedure is stored. The execution terminal acquires the installation procedure from the control terminal, and executes the installation procedure execution process according to the acquired installation procedure. The installation procedure execution process is repeated for the number of target execution terminals. As a result, the installation procedure storage process is executed once, whereby installation can be executed for a plurality of terminals based on this.

JP 2003-15881 A

  However, the conventional techniques described above have the following problems.

  That is, when a screen operation using a mouse or a keyboard is required, the user of the execution terminal must perform the screen operation.

  The reason for this is to enter the installation information in the text field, such as the installation destination directory, or click the "Next" button, the installation start button, "Done", "Restart", etc. This is because there is no means for recording and reproducing screen operations.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a software product installation system and method, an execution terminal and a program thereof that solve the above-described conventional problems.

  A software product installation system according to a first aspect of the present invention is a software product installation system for installing a software product, wherein a screen operation for installing the software product is recorded, and the screen operation is input to the software product. Means for performing installation.

  A software product installation system according to a second invention of the present application has means for determining whether or not the software product can be installed in the first invention.

  A software product installation system according to a third aspect of the present invention is a software product installation system comprising a recording terminal, a distribution server, and a plurality of execution terminals, wherein the recording terminal is associated with means for installing a software product and the installation. Means for storing a screen operation, and means for sending out and reading out the stored screen operation to the distribution server, wherein the distribution server receives the screen operation from the recording terminal and receives the screen operation. Means for delivering a screen operation and a software product to the execution terminal, the execution terminal receiving the screen operation and the software product from the distribution server, and storing the screen operation and the software product received. Read and input the stored screen operations And a means to perform the installation of the serial software products.

  In the software product installation system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the execution terminal has means for determining whether or not the software product can be installed.

  A software product installation method according to a fifth invention of the present application is a software product installation method for installing a software product, which records a screen operation for installing the software product, inputs the screen operation, and installs the software product. Execute.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the software product installation method determines whether or not the software product can be installed in the fifth aspect.

  A software product installation method of a seventh invention of the present application is a software product installation method of a software product installation system comprising a recording terminal, a distribution server, and a plurality of execution terminals, wherein the recording terminal installs a software product, Stores screen operations associated with installation, reads the stored screen operations, sends the read screen operations to the distribution server, the distribution server receives the screen operations from the recording terminal, and receives the received screen operations And the software product are distributed to the execution terminal, the execution terminal receives the screen operation and the software product from the distribution server, stores the received screen operation and the software product, and stores the stored screen operation. Read and input the software To perform the installation of the goods.

  In the software product installation method of the eighth invention of the present application, in the seventh invention, the execution terminal determines whether or not the software product can be installed.

  An execution terminal according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is an execution terminal for executing installation of a software product, and stores the screen operation and the software product received and received by the screen operation for installing the software product and the software product. And means for reading out and inputting the stored screen operation and executing installation of the software product.

  The execution terminal of the tenth invention of the present application has means for judging whether or not the software product can be installed in the ninth invention.

  A program according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is a program for an execution terminal for executing installation of a software product, the screen operation for installing the software product on the execution terminal, the function for receiving the software product, and the received screen operation. And a function of storing the software product and a function of reading and inputting the stored screen operation and executing installation of the software product.

  The program of the twelfth invention of the present application realizes the function of judging whether or not the software product can be installed in the eleventh invention.

  The present invention has an effect that an installation error can be eliminated. The reason is that software products that require screen operations such as a mouse and a keyboard are automatically installed without human intervention, eliminating the need for manual operations.

Next, the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a recording terminal.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a distribution server.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the execution terminal.
FIG. 9 shows an example of a software product storage medium.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the first embodiment of the present invention includes a recording terminal 1 that performs installation operation recording processing, a distribution server 2 that performs installation operation and software product registration processing and distribution processing, and installation operation execution processing. An execution terminal 3 to be performed, and a network 4 for connecting the distribution server 2 and the execution terminal 3 by communication are provided.

  The recording terminal 1 is an information processing apparatus that operates under program control. As shown in FIG. 2, the recording terminal 1 includes a processing device 11, an input device 12, an installation operation storage medium 13, a software product storage medium 14, and a storage device 15. The recording terminal 1 also includes a device (for example, a CD-RW (Compact Disk ReWritable) drive, etc., not shown) that reads / writes data from / to the installation operation storage medium 13 and the software product storage medium 14.

  The processing device 11 includes an installation operation recording unit 111, an installation operation writing unit 112, an installation execution unit 113, and a control unit 114.

  The installation operation recording unit 111 takes in a screen operation (installation operation) input from the input device 12 and records it in the installation operation storage unit 151 of the storage device 15. The installation operation refers to all screen operations using a mouse, a keyboard, and the like for installing a software product recorded in the software product storage medium 14 in the execution terminal 3.

  The installation operation writing unit 112 reads the installation operation recorded in the installation operation storage unit 151 by the installation operation recording unit 111 and writes it in the installation operation storage medium 13.

  The installation execution unit 113 starts and executes a software product installation program stored in the software product storage medium 14 according to an installation instruction input from the input device 12. Also, the installation operation recording unit 111 is started. The installation program displays an input screen on a display device (not shown), waits for input, reads the software from the software product storage medium 14 according to the screen operation input from the input device 12, executes the installation process, The software product is stored (installed) in the storage device 15.

  The control unit 114 controls the installation operation recording unit 111, the installation operation writing unit 112, and the installation execution unit 113.

  The input device 12 inputs an installation instruction for the processing device 11. In response to an input request from the installation execution unit 113, a screen operation (installation operation) such as a keyboard input or a mouse operation is input. The input device 12 includes, for example, a keyboard and a mouse.

  The installation operation storage medium 13 is a medium for recording an installation operation. The installation operation storage medium 13 is, for example, a CD-RW medium.

  The software product storage medium 14 is a medium that stores software products to be installed. The software product storage medium 14 includes a program body of the software product, instructions, and an installation program for the software product. An example of the software product storage medium 14 is shown in FIG. The software product storage medium 14 is, for example, a CD-RW medium.

  The storage device 15 is, for example, a memory or a magnetic disk device, and includes an installation operation storage unit 151.

  The distribution server 2 is an information processing apparatus that operates under program control. Referring to FIG. 3, the distribution server 2 includes a processing device 21, an input device 22, a storage device 23, an installation operation storage medium 13, and a software product storage medium 14. The distribution server 2 also includes a device (for example, a CD-RW drive, not shown) that reads / writes from / to the installation operation storage medium 13 and the software product storage medium 14.

  The processing device 21 includes an IST (installation) operation and SW (software) product writing unit 211, an IST operation and SW product transmission unit 212, and a control unit 213.

  The IST operation and SW product writing means 211 reads the installation operation from the installation operation storage medium 13 according to the instruction input from the input device 22 and writes it in the installation operation storage unit 231 of the storage device 23. Further, the software product is read from the software product storage medium 14 and written into the software product storage unit 232 of the storage device 23.

  The IST operation and SW product transmission unit 212 reads the installation operation from the installation operation storage unit 231 and the software product from the software product storage unit 232. Then, the read installation operation and software product are transmitted to the execution terminal 3.

  The control unit 213 controls the IST operation / SW product writing unit 211 and the IST operation / SW product transmission unit 212.

  The input device 22 inputs an instruction for the processing device 21. The input device 22 includes, for example, a keyboard and a mouse.

  The storage device 23 is, for example, a memory or a magnetic disk device, and includes an installation operation storage unit 231 and a software product storage unit 232.

  The execution terminal 3 is an information processing apparatus that operates under program control. As shown in FIG. 4, the execution terminal 3 includes a processing device 31, an input device 32, and a storage device 33.

  The processing device 31 includes an IST operation / SW product receiving unit 311, an installation operation starting unit 312, an installation operation executing unit 313, an input proxy unit 314, and a control unit 315.

  The IST operation and SW product receiving unit 311 receives the installation operation from the distribution server 2 and writes it in the installation operation storage unit 331 of the storage device 33. In addition, the software product related thereto is received and written in the software product storage unit 332 of the storage device 33.

  The installation operation activation unit 312 is activated by an instruction input from the input device 32, and activates an installation operation execution process (installation operation execution unit 313).

  The installation operation execution means 313 reads and executes an installation program activation command for the software product from the installation operation storage unit 331 of the storage device 33, and activates the installation program. The installation program displays an input screen on a display device (not shown) and waits for input. In accordance with the screen operation input from the input proxy means 314, the software product is read from the software product storage unit 332 of the storage device 33, the installation process is executed, and the software product is stored in the software product storage unit 333 of the storage device 33 (installation). To do). Finally, it is checked whether all installation operation execution processes have been completed to the end and stored in the software product storage unit 333.

  The input proxy means 314 monitors the installation program, and reads the installation operation (screen operation) from the installation operation storage unit 331 of the storage device 33 when the installation program displays an input screen (window) and waits for input. Then, the read installation operation (screen operation) is input to the installation program.

  The control unit 315 controls the IST operation / SW product receiving unit 311, the installation operation starting unit 312, the installation operation executing unit 313, and the input proxy unit 314.

  The input device 32 inputs an instruction for the processing device 31. The input device 32 includes, for example, a keyboard and a mouse.

  The storage device 33 is, for example, a memory or a magnetic disk device, and includes an installation operation storage unit 331, a software product storage unit 332, and a software product storage unit 333.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the overall operation of the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the recording terminal 1.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the distribution server 2.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the execution terminal 3.

First, the overall operation will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG.
The storage terminal 1 performs an installation operation storage process and stores the installation operation (step 51 in FIG. 5).

  The distribution server 2 performs the installation operation and the software product registration process stored in step 51 (step 52 in FIG. 5).

  Further, the distribution server 2 distributes the installation operation and the software product to the execution terminal 3 (step 53 in FIG. 5).

  The execution terminal 3 executes the installation based on the received installation operation (step 54 in FIG. 5).

  It is determined whether the process has been normally completed. If the process has been completed normally, the entire process is terminated. If not, the process returns to step 54 (step 55 in FIG. 5).

  Next, the operation of the recording terminal 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.

  The operator starts the installation program for the software product stored in the software product storage medium 14 from the input device 12 (step 61 in FIG. 6), starts the installation operation recording unit 111, and performs the installation operation (FIG. 6). Step 62).

  The installation operation recording unit 111 records a screen operation (installation operation) using a mouse, a keyboard, or the like accompanying the installation in the installation operation storage unit 151 (step 63 in FIG. 6).

  The install operation writing unit 112 writes the install operation recorded in the install operation storage unit 151 into the install operation storage medium 13 (step 64 in FIG. 6).

  Subsequently, the operation of the distribution server 2 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 7.

  In response to an instruction from the input device 22, the IST operation and SW product writing unit 211 stores the installation operation stored in the installation operation storage medium 13 in the installation operation storage unit 231 on the storage device 23 and the software product storage medium 14. The stored software product is written into the software product storage unit 232 on the storage device 23 (step 71 in FIG. 7).

  The IST operation and SW product transmission unit 212 transmits the installation operation stored in the installation operation storage unit 231 and the software product stored in the software product storage unit 232 to the execution terminal 3 (step of FIG. 7). 72).

  Subsequently, the operation of the execution terminal 3 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 8.

  The IST operation and SW product receiving means 311 receives the installation operation and the software product (step 81 in FIG. 8).

  The IST operation and SW product receiving unit 311 writes the installation operation into the installation operation storage unit 331 and writes the software product into the software product storage unit 332 (step 82 in FIG. 8).

  In response to an instruction from the input device 32, the installation operation activation means 312 is activated (step 83 in FIG. 8).

  The install operation starting unit 312 starts the install operation executing unit 313 (step 84 in FIG. 8).

  The installation operation execution means 313 reads and executes an installation program activation command for the software product from the installation operation storage unit 331 of the storage device 33, and activates the installation program (step 85 in FIG. 8).

  The installation program displays an input screen, waits for input, reads the software product from the software product storage unit 332 of the storage device 33 according to the screen operation input from the input proxy means 314, executes the installation process, and then stores the storage device 33. The software product is stored in the software product storage unit 333 (step 86 in FIG. 8).

Next, the installation operation storage unit will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the installation operation storage unit.

  First, an operation in which the recording terminal 1 records a screen operation (installation operation) associated with the installation process in the installation operation storage unit will be described.

  (11) Start an installation program (setup program). A command for starting the installation program is recorded in the installation operation storage unit 151 (a in FIG. 10).

  (12) Click the “Next” button for the window “Welcome” displayed by the installation program. The installation operation storage unit 151 records that the “next” button has been clicked (b in FIG. 10).

  (13) Click the “Browse” button in the “Select Installation Destination” window displayed by the installation program. The fact that the “reference” button has been clicked is recorded in the install operation storage unit 151 (c in FIG. 10).

  (14) In the “path” text field of the “directory selection” window displayed by the installation program, enter the installation destination path. The install destination path is recorded in the install operation storage unit 151 (d in FIG. 10).

  (15) Click the “OK” button in the “Directory selection” window displayed by the installation program. The installation operation storage unit 151 records that the “OK” button has been clicked (e in FIG. 10).

  (16) Click the “Next” button in the “Select Program Folder” window displayed by the installation program. The installation operation storage unit 151 records that the “next” button has been clicked (f in FIG. 10).

  (17) The installation program performs an installation process.

  (18) Click the “Finish” button on the window “Setup Complete” displayed by the installation program. The fact that the “complete” button has been clicked is recorded in the install operation storage unit 151 (g in FIG. 10).

  Next, an operation in which the execution terminal 3 reads the screen operation (installation operation) recorded in the installation operation storage unit and performs the installation process will be described.

  (21) The installation operation execution means 313 reads and executes an installation program activation command (a in FIG. 10) of the software product from the installation operation storage unit 331, and activates the installation program.

  (22) In response to the window “Welcome” displayed by the installation program, the input proxy means 314 reads the installation operation (b in FIG. 10) from the installation operation storage unit 331 and inputs it to the installation program.

  (23) In response to the window “select installation destination” displayed by the installation program, the input proxy means 314 reads an installation operation (c in FIG. 10) from the installation operation storage unit 331 and inputs it to the installation program.

  (24) For the “path” text field of the window “directory selection” displayed by the installation program, the input proxy means 314 reads the installation operation (d in FIG. 10) from the installation operation storage unit 331 and inputs it to the installation program. .

  (25) For the window “directory selection” displayed by the installation program, the input proxy means 314 reads the installation operation (e in FIG. 10) from the installation operation storage unit 331 and inputs it to the installation program.

  (26) In response to the window “select program folder” displayed by the installation program, the input proxy means 314 reads the installation operation (f in FIG. 10) from the installation operation storage unit 331 and inputs it to the installation program.

  (27) The installation program performs an installation process and stores the software product in the software product storage unit 333.

  (28) In response to the window “Setup Complete” displayed by the installation program, the input proxy means 314 reads the installation operation (g in FIG. 10) from the installation operation storage unit 331 and inputs it to the installation program.

  Next, the effect of the first embodiment will be described.

  The first embodiment has an effect that an installation work error can be eliminated. The reason for this is that the input agent reads and inputs the installation operation, which automatically installs software products that require screen operations such as a mouse and keyboard without human intervention, eliminating the need for manual operation. It is because it becomes.

  Further, the first embodiment has an effect that the work efficiency of installation can be improved. The reason is that the installation operation storage process is performed once, the installation operation is recorded, and the installation can be performed using the installation operations recorded in a plurality of terminals connected to the network.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that an installability determination unit and an installable SW product storage unit are added to the execution terminal.

First, the configuration of the second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the execution terminal in the second embodiment.

  The software product installation system of the second embodiment includes a recording terminal 1 that performs installation operation recording processing, a distribution server 2 that performs installation operation and software product registration processing and distribution processing, and an execution terminal 5 that performs installation operation execution processing. And a network 4 for connecting the distribution server 2 and the execution terminal 5 by communication.

  Here, the configuration of the execution terminal 5 different from the first embodiment will be described.

  The execution terminal 5 is an information processing apparatus that operates under program control. As shown in FIG. 11, the execution terminal 5 includes a processing device 51, an input device 32, and a storage device 53.

  The processing device 51 includes an IST operation / SW product receiving unit 311, an installation operation starting unit 512, an installation operation executing unit 313, an input proxy unit 314, a control unit 315, and an installability determination unit 516.

  The installation operation activation unit 312 is activated in response to an instruction input from the input device 32 and activates the installability determination unit 516.

  The installability determination unit 516 reads a software product install program start command from the install operation storage unit 331 of the storage device 33, and identifies a software product name to be installed from the read software product install program start command. If the identified software product name is registered in the installable SW product storage unit 534, an installation operation execution process (installation operation execution means 313) is started. If the identified software product name is not registered in the installable SW product storage unit 534, the process is terminated and the software product is not installed.

  The storage device 53 includes an installable SW product storage unit 534.

  The installable SW product storage unit 534 stores in advance software product names that may be installed in the execution terminal 5 (installation is permitted).

Next, FIG. 12 for explaining the operation of the second embodiment is a flowchart showing the operation of the execution terminal in the second embodiment.

  Here, the operation of the execution terminal 5 different from the first embodiment will be described.

  The IST operation and SW product receiving means 311 receives the installation operation and the software product (step 121 in FIG. 12).

  The IST operation and SW product receiving means 311 writes the installation operation into the installation operation storage unit 331 and writes the software product into the software product storage unit 332 (step 122 in FIG. 12).

  In response to an instruction from the input device 32, the installation operation activation means 312 is activated (step 123 in FIG. 12).

  The installation operation activation unit 312 activates the installation possibility determination unit 516 (step 124 in FIG. 12).

  The installability determination unit 516 reads the software product installation program activation command from the installation operation storage unit 331 of the storage device 33, and identifies the software product name to be installed from the read software product installation program activation command (step in FIG. 12). 125).

  It is determined whether the identified software product name is registered in the installable SW product storage unit 534 (step 126 in FIG. 12).

  If not registered, the process is terminated, and the installation of the software product is stopped (step 127 in FIG. 12).

  If registered, installation operation execution processing (installation operation execution means 313) is started (step 128 in FIG. 12).

  The installation operation execution means 313 reads and executes an installation program activation command for the software product from the installation operation storage unit 331 of the storage device 33 and activates the installation program (step 129 in FIG. 12).

  The installation program displays an input screen, waits for input, reads the software product from the software product storage unit 332 of the storage device 33 according to the screen operation input from the input proxy means 314, executes the installation process, and then stores the storage device 33. Software product storage unit 333 stores the software product (step 12A in FIG. 12).

  Next, the effect of the second embodiment will be described.

  The second embodiment has an effect that it is not necessary to install a software product that is unnecessary for the use of the terminal. The reason is that only software products registered in advance as installable software products are installed.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the recording terminal and the execution terminal are distinguished from each other. However, as another embodiment, the execution terminal may have a recording terminal function. This eliminates the need to prepare a dedicated recording terminal.

  In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the recording terminal and the distribution server are distinguished from each other. However, as another embodiment, the execution terminal may have a distribution server function. This eliminates the need to prepare a dedicated distribution server.

  In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the software product has been described. However, as another embodiment, it is not limited to the installation of the software product and needs to be executed on the terminal, such as a mouse and a keyboard. The same processing can be performed for processing that requires screen operations.

  In the above-described embodiment according to the present invention, a program or the like for executing the processing operation of the execution terminal is recorded as data on a recording medium (not shown) such as a magnetic disk or a ROM of the execution terminal. Used to read out data and operate the execution terminal. Thus, the function of the execution terminal can be realized by recording the data for operating the execution terminal according to the present invention on the recording medium and installing the recording medium.

The figure which shows the structure of the 1st Example of this invention. The figure which shows the structural example of a recording terminal Figure showing a configuration example of a distribution server The figure which shows the structural example of the execution terminal The flowchart which shows the whole operation | movement of the 1st Example of this invention. Flow chart showing operation of recording terminal Flow chart showing the operation of the distribution server Flow chart showing operation of execution terminal Diagram showing examples of software product storage media The figure which shows the example of installation operation storage section The figure which shows the structural example of the execution terminal in 2nd Example. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the execution terminal in 2nd Example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Recording terminal 2 Distribution server 3 Execution terminal 4 Network 5 Execution terminal 11 Processing device 12 Input device 13 Installation operation storage medium 14 Software product storage medium 15 Storage device 21 Processing device 22 Input device 23 Storage device 31 Processing device 32 Input device 33 Storage Device 51 Processing device 53 Storage device 111 Installation operation recording unit 112 Installation operation writing unit 113 Installation execution unit 114 Control unit 151 Installation operation storage unit 211 IST operation and SW product writing unit 212 IST operation and SW product transmission unit 213 Control unit 231 Installation operation storage unit 232 Software product storage unit 311 IST operation and SW product reception unit 312 Installation operation activation unit 313 Installation operation execution unit 314 ON Substituting means 315 control means 331 installation operation storage unit 332 software product storage 333 software product storing part 512 installation operation starting means 516 installed possibility determining section 534 installable SW product storage unit

Claims (7)

Means for receiving and storing a software product and an installation operation of the software product from a distribution server;
An installable SW product storage unit that stores the product name of the software product;
The product name of the received software product is specified from the installation program start command of the software product included in the received software product, and whether or not the specified product name is stored in the installable SW product storage unit Means for determining;
When the specified product name is stored in the installable SW product storage unit, the stored installation operation is read and executed, the software product specifying the product name is installed, and the specified product name Is not stored in the installable SW product storage unit, and the execution terminal includes means for not installing the software product in which the product name is specified. A software product installation system including a software product, a distribution server that transmits an installation operation of the software product, and an execution terminal according to claim 1. The software product installation system according to claim 2, further comprising: a plurality of execution terminals and the distribution server including means for transmitting the software product and the installation operation to the plurality of execution terminals. The software product installation system according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising a recording terminal including an installation operation recording means for recording and transmitting an installation operation of the software product to the distribution server. The execution terminal is
Receiving and storing the software product and the installation operation of the software product from the distribution server;
The installable SW product storage unit that identifies the product name of the received software product from the installation program start command of the software product included in the received software product, and the identified product name stores the product name of the software product To determine whether it is stored in
When the identified product name is stored in the installable SW product storage unit, the stored installation operation is read out and executed, and the received software product is the identified product name. When the specified product name is not stored in the installable SW product storage unit, the execution terminal control method that does not install the received software product whose product name is the specified product name. The distribution server transmits the software product and the installation operation of the software product to the execution terminal,
The execution terminal receives a software product and an installation operation of the software product from the distribution server, stores the operation,
Identify the product name of the received software product, determine whether the identified product name is stored in the installable SW product storage unit that stores the product name of the software product,
When the identified product name is stored in the installable SW product storage unit, the stored installation operation is read out and executed, and the received software product is the identified product name. When the specified product name is not stored in the installable SW product storage unit, the product name is the specified product name, and the received software product is not installed.
Software product installation system control method. Computer
Means for receiving and storing a software product and an installation operation of the software product from a distribution server;
The installable SW product storage unit that identifies the product name of the received software product from the installation program start command of the software product included in the received software product, and the identified product name stores the product name of the software product Means for determining whether or not it is stored in
When the identified product name is stored in the installable SW product storage unit, the stored installation operation is read out and executed, and the received software product is the identified product name. When the specified product name is not stored in the installable SW product storage unit, the product name is the specified product name, and the received software product is functioned as a means not to be installed. Program.

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