Software distribution method and system with automatic prerequisite installation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8578371
APP PUB NO 20060048145A1
SERIAL NO

11214574

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A software distribution method (300) is proposed. The solution of the invention relates to the deployment (from a source host to selected endpoints) of main packages that require one or more prerequisite packages. In this case, the source host builds (304-326) and transmits (330-332) a multi-segment distribution structure that embeds the main package and any prerequisite package that is not available on at least one of the endpoints. Each endpoint receiving the distribution structure only installs (336-360) the prerequisite packages that are not available on the endpoint. The main package can then be installed (362-366) correctly (with the required configuration of the endpoint).

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  • SERVICENOW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Celli, Massimiliano Latina, IT 9 163
Pichetti, Luigi Rome, IT 188 2963
Secchi, Marco Rome, IT 67 974

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