Managing multiple devices on which operating systems can be...

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2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Wood, William H. (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software installation

Network

C717S168000, C717S172000, C717S173000, C717S174000, C717S177000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10607115

ABSTRACT:
Multiple devices on which operating systems can be automatically deployed are managed. According to one aspect, an apparatus manages installation of operating systems on a plurality of computing devices. The installation is performed across the plurality of computing devices both concurrently and asynchronously.

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