Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer-to-computer data routing – Least weight routing
Patent
1997-06-24
1999-12-28
Hafiz, Tariq R.
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer-to-computer data routing
Least weight routing
709221, 709217, 713 1, 713100, G06F 9445
Patent
active
060092742
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for automatically updating software components in one or more agents (end systems) in a network. An ASU server generates a multicast request to agents within its network domain, identifying the newest, available versions of software components that may be installed on the agents. Agents compare installed versions with the newest versions and respond to the server request by indicating components that need to be updated. Components include network and non-network software as well as operating system (OS) software. The ASU server then transmits the requested components to the requesting agents in a self extracting compressed file. The file is installed and the components updated without rebooting system software.
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Fletcher Rick
Lin Pei-Chen
3Com Corporation
Allen Kenneth R.
Dam Tuan Q.
Hafiz Tariq R.
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