Self-describing software image update components

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2004-05-01

2009-06-16

Zhen, Wei Y. (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software installation

Reexamination Certificate

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07549148

ABSTRACT:
Described is a system and method in which software images including updates are provided as packages. The package is self-describing, thereby facilitating the replacement of only component parts of an image. A software build process maps operating system features (comprising files, metadata, configuration information and so forth) into the packages, and executable code is processed for relocation purposes. The final package includes a device manifest file that describes the package and conveys dependency information and information about the priority of settings (shadow data).

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