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Software installation, testing method and system for build-to-order computer system

A computer system and software installation technology, applied in the detection of faulty computer hardware, software testing/debugging, digital computer components, etc., can solve the difficulty for manufacturers to quickly and efficiently check for faults or maintain the test and software installation process, Difficulty correcting the order of software installation or testing, impossible to customize the testing and software installation process, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-10-06
DELL PROD LP
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For example, as tests 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 customize the testing and software installation procedures for a single custom computer system or a family of computer systems without modifying the tests used for other systems or families
Furthermore, it is difficult or impossible to modify the order of software installation or testing for a single custom computer system or for a family of computer systems without modifying the order for other systems and families
Finally, the often complex nature of current batch file structures makes it sometimes difficult for manufacturers to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot or maintain testing and software installation processes

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[0031] A detailed description of the best design mode for carrying out the invention is set forth below. The description is intended to be exemplary and should not be considered limiting. In the drawings, the same reference numerals designate the same or similar elements. A module is defined in the description as a command or a set of commands.

[0032] figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the software installation and testing system 90 . In operation, an order 92 is placed for a customized target computer system 160 . The target system 160 is manufactured to include a number of hardware and software components. For example, target system 160 may contain a certain brand of hard drive, a certain type of monitor, a certain brand of processor, and a certain version of an operating system. The various components are installed and tested prior to shipping the target system 160 to the customer. Such software installation and testing advantageously ensures a reliable working c...

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A method for installing and / or testing software for a build-to-order computer system includes reading a plurality of component descriptors from a computer readable file. At least one component descriptor describes a respective component of the computer system. A plurality of steps are retrieved from a database, at least one step being associated with a respective component descriptor. A step also includes a respective sequence number. The plurality of steps are sequenced in a predetermined order according to the sequence numbers to provide a step sequence. The step sequence includes commands for installing and / or testing software upon the computer system.

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technical field [0001] This application relates to inventors Richard. D. Amberg, Roger. W. Ong, and Michael. A. Brundridge entitled "Software Installation and Application for a Build-to-Order Computer System" Co-pending US Patent Application Serial No. 08 / 921,38, Attorney Docket No. M-5216US," filed on the same date as this application, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. [0002] This application is related to co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08 / 920,773 by inventors Richard D. Amberg, Roger W. Wong, and Michacl A. Brundridge, entitled "Software Installation and Testing of a Customized Computer System," filed on the same date as this application , Attorney Docket No. M-5217US, which application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. [0003] Embodiments of the present invention relate to computer system diagnosis, and more specifically relate to a method for sequencing software installation and / or testing steps of a computer s...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F11/22G06F9/445G06F11/36
CPCG06F8/63G06F11/3672G06F9/00
Inventor 理查德·D·安伯格罗杰·W·翁迈克尔·A·布伦德里基
Owner DELL PROD LP
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