Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software upgrading or updating
Reexamination Certificate
2003-03-10
2009-06-30
Bullock, Jr., Lewis A (Department: 2193)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software upgrading or updating
C717S170000, C717S172000, C717S173000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07555749
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a server/client system, configured to update client software, generates audit data by analyzing a client's file configuration with respect to rules within an update catalog. The audit data is then moved to the server, where updates indicated by the audit data may be approved. The approved updates are then distributed from the server to the client for installation.
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Deo Vinay
Khan Shafqat U.
Sardesai Shantanu
Welker Adam D.
Wickham Robert T.
Bullock, Jr. Lewis A
Lee & Hayes PLLC
Microsoft Corporation
Wang Jue S
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