Three way validation and authentication of boot files...

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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Smithers, Matthew (Department: 2137)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Central trusted authority provides computer authentication

C713S167000, C713S176000, C713S182000, C726S010000, C726S011000, C709S229000

Reexamination Certificate

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10609152

ABSTRACT:
A method and system of transferring boot files from a server to a client having a pre-installation environment. The server authenticates the client. The client authenticates the server. The boot files are transferred from the authenticated server to the authenticated client. The boot files may be authenticated by the client before execution to create an operating system.

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