WO2000036503A3 - Automatic and selective transfer of software and configuration information from a source computer to a target computer and automatic upgrade of software - Google Patents

Automatic and selective transfer of software and configuration information from a source computer to a target computer and automatic upgrade of software Download PDF

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WO2000036503A3
WO2000036503A3 PCT/US1999/030236 US9930236W WO0036503A3 WO 2000036503 A3 WO2000036503 A3 WO 2000036503A3 US 9930236 W US9930236 W US 9930236W WO 0036503 A3 WO0036503 A3 WO 0036503A3
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Avi Urban
Jason Loveman
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Pcfirst Com Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F8/00—Arrangements for software engineering
    • G06F8/60—Software deployment
    • G06F8/61—Installation
    • G06F8/63—Image based installation; Cloning; Build to order
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F8/00—Arrangements for software engineering
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The sofware program automatically and selectively transfers source computer software and configuration information to a target computer. The program automatically scans the source and target computers to detect software and configuration information. Profiles of both computers are created from the scanned information and stored in a database. The program analyzes the source and target computer profiles based on expert knowledge. Source computer software is automatically transferred to the target computer if the software is compatible or can be configured to work on the target computer. The program checks a data server, such as the Internet or another preprogrammed dial-up site, for upgrades and updates of the source computer software. If upgrades or updates are found, the program automatically installs them on the target computer. The software program of the present invention automatically upgrades and updates software on a remote computer of a user. The program automatically scans the remote computer to detect software and configuration information, creates a profile of the remote computer, and stores the profile in a database. The program checks a data server, such as the Internet or another preprogrammed dial-up site, for upgrades and updates of the software on the remote computer of the user. The user is electronically notified, such as by electronic mail, of upgrades and updates found. If the user electronically responds with a resquest for software upgrades or updates, the program automatically installs them on the remote computer.
PCT/US1999/030236 1998-12-17 1999-12-17 Automatic and selective transfer of software and configuration information from a source computer to a target computer and automatic upgrade of software WO2000036503A2 (en)

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