Software installation and testing for a build-to order computer

Details Software installation and testing for a build-to order computer Software installation and testing for a build-to order computer

1997-08-29

1999-11-30

Hafiz, Tariq R.

G06F 9445

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059957573

ABSTRACT:
A method for installing and/or testing software for a build-to-order computer system includes reading a plurality of component descriptors from a computer readable file. At least one component descriptor describes a respective component of the computer system. A plurality of steps are retrieved from a database, at least one step being associated with a respective component descriptor. A step also includes a respective sequence number. The plurality of steps are sequenced in a predetermined order according to the sequence numbers to provide a step sequence. The step sequence includes commands for installing and/or testing software upon the computer system.

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