Method and apparatus for testing network bootable devices

Details Method and apparatus for testing network bootable devices Method and apparatus for testing network bootable devices

1996-10-04

1999-11-16

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

713 2, G06F 1122

Patent

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059876255

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for testing a network bootable device provides a bootmode signature on the device to indicate whether a production test is to be performed. If a production test is to be performed, then test software is downloaded over a network from a server to device memory and then executed. If the test is successful, the bootmode signature is updated so that subsequent production tests are not performed. If the production test is not to be performed, then end user software is downloaded from the server to the device and executed.

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