Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software installation – Network
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-04
2007-09-04
An, Meng-Al T. (Department: 2193)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software installation
Network
C709S222000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10184215
ABSTRACT:
Automated system setup includes automated configuration of an operating system on a computing device(s), automated configuration of custom software on a computing device(s), and/or automated configuration of a network switch(es). The various information used for the automated configuration(s) can also optionally be maintained for asset tracking purposes.
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Hariharan Ram G.
Nikaido Michio
Pike Nicky D.
An Meng-Al T.
Lee & Hayes PLLC
Microsoft Corporation
Roche Trenton J.
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