System and method for updating a software program

Details System and method for updating a software program System and method for updating a software program

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Dam, Tuan Q (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Network

C717S178000, C340S538000, C709S224000, C713S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913246

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of provided for automatically update a system's software. In one example, the software is updated without requiring user intervention. Further, a system is provided that is capable of performing a software update on a non-PC system, such as a networking device, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or other system. In another example, a system and method is provided for updating multiple components of a system by a proxy system responsible for downloading and applying updates.

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