Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software installation – Network
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-30
2010-11-23
Zhen, Wei Y (Department: 2191)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software installation
Network
C717S174000, C717S176000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07840961
ABSTRACT:
Method and system are disclosed for providing multiple installations of a software application. The method/system creates an installation template from a single correct or “golden” installation of the software application and uses the installation template to produce additional installations of the software application. In one embodiment, any references to a specific host or computing system in the files or directories of the installed software application are replaced with a temporary variable in the installation template. The installation template may then be stored on a designated server and uploaded to any computing system needing a new installation of the software application. Once uploaded, the variable is replaced with system-specific references to complete the new installations. Since the installations are produced from the installation template and not from floppy disks or CD-ROMs, the process takes significantly less time.
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Brooks Cameron & Huebsch PLLC
Chen Qing
United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
Zhen Wei Y
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