Method and system for restoring software

Details Method and system for restoring software Method and system for restoring software

2005-12-30

2010-11-23

Chavis, John (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Reexamination Certificate

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07840955

ABSTRACT:
Method and system are disclosed for restoring multiple instances of a software application to a predetermined baseline state. The method/system of the invention creates a baseline template from a single correct or “golden” installation of the software application. The baseline template may then be deployed to restore previously used instances of the software application to a baseline state.

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