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System equipment and method for facilitating software installation and testing for build-to-order computer system

A computer system and software installation technology, applied in the direction of detecting faulty computer hardware, computing, software deployment, etc., can solve complex, difficult, impossible and other problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-05-05
DELL PROD LP
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For example, as tests continue to become more complex and thorough, batch and executable files for diagnostic tests often exceed the storage capacity of a floppy disk
Furthermore, it is often difficult or impossible to perform specialized tests and software installation procedures for a single custom computer system or class of computer systems without modifying other systems or other types of tests
Also, it is difficult or impossible to modify the sequence of software installation or testing for a single custom computer system or type of computer system without modifying the sequence for other systems or types
Finally, the often complex nature of current batch file structures makes it difficult for manufacturers to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot or maintain testing and software installation programs

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[0027]A detailed description of the best contemplated mode for carrying out the invention will be given below. The description is intended to be illustrative and should not be viewed as limiting. In the drawings, the same or similar units and modules may be denoted by the same symbols. In the specification, a module is defined as a command or set of commands.

[0028] figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the software installation and testing system 90 . In operation, the purpose of the order 92 is to purchase a customized target computer system 160 . Target system 160 is manufactured to contain a number of hardware and software components. For example, the target system 160 may contain a certain brand of hard drive, a specific model of monitor, a certain brand of processor, and a specific version of the operating system. These various components are installed and tested before the target system 160 is shipped to the customer. Such software installation and testing will adv...

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An apparatus for installing software onto a computer system includes a step table and a component table. The step table contains a set of software installation steps shared among different components of substantially all computer systems being manufactured. The component table contains a set of substantially all possible components that are included within computer systems being manufactured. The computer system corresponds to a family of computer systems and the apparatus further includes a family relation table, a family relation table and a family component relation table. The family relation table identifies the relationship between a set of software installation steps and each family of computer system being manufactured. The family component relation table identifies the relationship between the family of computer systems and the set of components. The family step relation table identifies the relation between a component and a set of software installation steps appropriate for the corresponding component.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to computer system diagnostics and, more particularly, to a method of arranging a sequence of steps for software installation and / or testing of a computer system. Background technique [0002] Personal computers, especially IBM Compatible PCs, have found widespread use for providing computing power to all sectors of society. In general, a personal computer system can be defined as a desktop, desktop, or portable microcomputer that includes: a system unit with a system processor and associated non-permanent and non-permanent memory, a display monitor, a keyboard; a floppy disk drive, a fixed magnetic (optical) disk storage device, and optionally, a printer. [0003] It is known that software is installed and tested on computer systems before they are shipped to business or individual customers. The purpose of software installation and testing is to efficiently produce useful, reliable computer systems that will function e...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F9/06G06F9/445G06F11/22
CPCY10S707/99948G06F8/64G06F8/61G06F11/2247Y10S707/99945G06F11/3688G06F11/3696
Inventor 理查德·D·安伯格罗杰·W·翁迈克尔·A·布伦德里奇
Owner DELL PROD LP
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