System and method for expediting and automating mainframe...

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2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Vo, Ted T. (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Network

C717S169000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10263972

ABSTRACT:
The present invention preferably automates mainframe computer operating system upgrades by automatically installing a base operating system on the mainframe system, performing information-gathering of an existing mainframe computer system, using the information to recreate the environment settings of the existing system, and providing a series of directives typically required of a skilled mainframe computer systems programmer for an IPL. By preparing a mainframe computer system to automatically perform an IPL, and, thereafter, automating a series of configuration process to install optional products, the present invention decreases the amount of time and operator skill-level requirements for prior art mainframe computer operating system upgrades.

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