JPH0398154A - Batch revision system for operating system of decentralized computers - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simultaneously perform a large quantity of operating system OS revision jobs of a decentralized computer by performing the unitary control of the OS of the decentralized computer via a host computer and transmitting the OS revision information to the decentralized computer from the host computer. CONSTITUTION:A revision information fixing means 12 is provided into a host computer 1 and stores the OS revision information into an external storage device 14. A communication process means 11 of the computer 1 transmits the revision information stored in the means 12 to plural decentralized computers 2 of the same device type which are connected to the computer 1. A communication process means 21 of the computer 2 receives the report information sent from the means 11. Then a rising means 22 is provided into the computer 2 to store the report information received by the means 21 and to revise the OS of the computer 2. In such a constitution, a large quantity of OS revision jobs of the computer 2 can be carried out simultaneously.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a system for collectively revising the OS of distributed computers.

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, computer OS revisions (revise upgrades)
was performed for each computer.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The above-described conventional computer OS revision method requires the same work to be done for each computer, so it has the disadvantage that it requires a considerable amount of work time and effort when the number of computers increases.

[Means to solve the problem]

The OS batch revision method for a distributed computer according to the present invention includes a revision information establishment means that is provided in a host computer and stores operating system (hereinafter referred to as OS) revision information in an external storage device; Communication processing means on the host computer side that transmits the stored information to a plurality of distributed computers of the same model connected to the host computer, and notification information sent from the communication processing means on the previous host computer side. communication processing means on the distributed computer side that receives the communication processing means; and startup means provided in the distributed combiator for storing the notification information received by the communication processing means on the distributed computer side and performing OS revision work of the distributed computer. It is composed of and.

〔Example〕

Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to Ennao.

Referring to FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention is configured such that a host computer 1, which plays a central role in operation, and a distributed combiator 2, which plays a subordinate role, are connected via modems 3 and 4. .

The host computer 1 includes a communication processing means 11, a revision information establishment means 12, a display device [13], and an external storage device 14.
It is composed of: The distributed computer 2 includes a communication processing means 21, a storage means 22, and an external storage device 23. The host computer]'-"A tg The processing means 1l is also connected via the modem 5 to other distributed computers not disclosed.

Referring to FIG. 2, the means for executing processing in the host computer 1 9 is to revise the OS (step 15), store the revision information in an external storage device (step 16), and change the name of the distributed computer performing the revision. It has been there since the specification (step 17).

Referring to FIG. 3, the process execution procedure in the distributed computer 2 includes storing the OS revision information sent from the host computer 1 in the external storage device 23 (step 2).
4) and OS revision work for distributed computers (Step 2)
5).

On the other hand, the host computer 1 has undergone OS revision work (step 15) and is running on a new OS. The OS revision information (for example, directories, files, etc.) at that time is stored in the external storage device 14 connected to the host computer 1 by the revision information establishment means 12 (
Step 16).

Next, the display g! When the name of the distributed co/viator that performs the revision work is designated from 13 (step 17), this notification information is passed to the communication processing stage 11 of the host computer 1.

The communication processing stage 11 transmits OS revision information to the designated distributed computer 2 via modems p and 4. In this case, multiple distributed computers can be specified via the modem 5. The OS revision information sent from the host combination 1 to the distributed computer 2 is received by the communication processing means 21 of the distributed computer 2, and is sent to the distributed computer 2.
Sent to the 22nd stage of the 1000th stage. Launching 1000 steps 22,
The received OS revision information is stored in the external storage device 23 of the distributed combination Ichiyo 2 (step 24), and the external storage device 23
The information is then loaded and the distributed computer 2 is revised (step 25).

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention centrally manages the OS of the distributed computers connected to the host co/beater on the host cop/beater, and sends OS revision information from the host computer to the distributed computer. This has the advantage that a large amount of OS revision work can be processed simultaneously and accurately.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the steps of processing performed on the host copier, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the procedure of processing in a distributed computer. Engineering...Host computer, 2...Distributed computer, 3-5...Modem, 11...
... Communication processing means, 12 ... Revision information establishment means, 13 ... Display device, 14 ... External storage device, 21 ... 3M communication processing means, 22...
- Start-up means, 23...external storage device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Revision information establishing means provided in a host computer and storing operating system (hereinafter referred to as OS) revision information in an external storage device; communication processing means on the host computer side that sends notification information to a plurality of distributed computers of the same model connected to the communication processing means on the distributed computer side that receives notification information transmitted from the communication processing means on the host computer side; A startup means provided in the distributed computer for storing notification information received by the communication processing means on the distributed computer side and performing OS revision work of the distributed computer. ing system batch revision method.