17876128. CONFIGURATION AWARE FIRMWARE UPDATE simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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CONFIGURATION AWARE FIRMWARE UPDATE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Balakrishna Padhy of Bangalore (IN)
Chandrasekhar Revuri of Bangalore (IN)
Penchal Reddy T Y of Mydukuru (IN)
Raveendra Babu Madala of Bangalore (IN)
Rama Rao Bisa of Bangalore (IN)
Shankar Marimuthu of Hosur (IN)
CONFIGURATION AWARE FIRMWARE UPDATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17876128 titled 'CONFIGURATION AWARE FIRMWARE UPDATE
Simplified Explanation
An information handling system is described that includes a processor and a memory. The system is capable of receiving an update package for applying updates to one or more resources of the system. The update package includes metadata that specifies dependencies of the update package. After receiving the update package, the system retrieves a revised version of the metadata that indicates revised dependencies. Based on the revised dependencies, the system carries out a configuration change and applies the update.
- The information handling system includes a processor and memory.
- It can receive an update package for applying updates to system resources.
- The update package contains metadata that specifies dependencies.
- The system retrieves a revised version of the metadata after receiving the update package.
- The revised metadata indicates revised dependencies.
- Based on the revised dependencies, the system carries out a configuration change.
- The system applies the update to the resources.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Software updates: The system can be used to apply updates to software programs, ensuring that all dependencies are properly managed.
- System configuration changes: The technology can be used to automate configuration changes in an information handling system, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Network updates: The system can be used to apply updates to network devices, ensuring that dependencies are properly handled and minimizing downtime.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Dependency management: The technology solves the problem of managing dependencies when applying updates or making configuration changes, ensuring that all necessary components are properly updated or configured.
- Efficiency and accuracy: By automating the process of applying updates and making configuration changes, the technology improves efficiency and reduces the risk of manual errors.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved system reliability: By properly managing dependencies, the technology ensures that updates and configuration changes are applied correctly, reducing the risk of system failures.
- Time and cost savings: Automating the update and configuration change process saves time and reduces the need for manual intervention, resulting in cost savings.
- Enhanced security: By applying updates in a timely manner and ensuring that all dependencies are properly managed, the technology helps improve system security by addressing vulnerabilities and patching any potential security issues.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information handling system may include at least one processor and a memory. The information handling system may be configured to: receive an update package for applying an update to at least one information handling resource of the information handling system, wherein the update package includes metadata regarding at least one dependency of the update package; subsequent to receiving the update package, retrieve a revised version of the metadata, wherein the revised version of the metadata indicates a revised at least one dependency; based on the revised at least one dependency, carry out a configuration change; and apply the update.
