System and method for determining computer application state

Details System and method for determining computer application state System and method for determining computer application state

1997-12-18

1999-11-30

Palys, Joseph E.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

713100, 710104, G06F 9445

Patent

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059960736

ABSTRACT:
A computer implemented system analyzes an application state by determining entities which provide predetermined functionalities for a user, determining items that depend from the determined entities, grouping entities by pruning overlapping entities and combining similar entities, and packaging the group of entities using a predetermined format. The system provides automatic relationship resolution based on a current machine state to enumerate in a deterministic manner fundamental data, metadata and dependencies necessary for correct application function. In addition, state information is stored in a persistent format to be used in a variety of applications, including installation, synchronization, backup, recovery, analysis, and repair.

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