Method and apparatus for automated operating systems upgrade

Details Method and apparatus for automated operating systems upgrade Method and apparatus for automated operating systems upgrade

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Dam, Tuan (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Plural version management

C717S169000, C717S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10087384

ABSTRACT:
A method for an automated operating system upgrade in an information handling system, from an older version to a newer version including initiating a preparation for the upgrade from an operating system upgrade preparation media. An eligibility of the information handling system for upgrade in response to the preparation is determined. The upgrade proceeds in response to an eligibility determination, otherwise upgrade preparation is terminated.

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