Bare Metal Update Reception via Network Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information handling systems face delays in receiving updates, as current methods require loading an operating system before updates can be installed, making timely updates difficult, especially for systems without locally stored OS or software.
Innovation Solution
An information handling system can receive updates while in a bare metal state by using a network to send configuration information and retrieve updates from a remote repository, allowing installation before loading the OS, utilizing non-volatile memory and network interface components to facilitate this process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If updates are received after loading the operating system using browser-based or agent-based methods, then the update installation can be performed, but the update timing is delayed and not timely
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by enabling the information handling system to receive and install updates during the bare metal state, before the operating system is loaded. This allows updates to be applied in advance, eliminating the delay inherent in post-OS update methods while maintaining automated update installation capability.
2Productivity
If updates are received using compact disks or portable tangible media, then updates can be installed before the operating system is loaded, but the updates are not timely as new revisions must wait for physical media distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical compact disk distribution system with an electronic network-based update delivery system. By substituting physical media with network transmission, updates can be delivered immediately without the delays inherent in physical media production and distribution, while still enabling pre-OS installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a network interface component as an intermediary between the remote update source and the information handling system's non-volatile memory. This intermediary enables direct electronic transmission of updates to the system, bypassing the need for physical media while maintaining the capability to install updates before the operating system loads.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the information handling system is in bare metal state without locally stored OS, then network-based updates can be received, but the system lacks the traditional update installation environment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling the information handling system to perform update installation in the bare metal state, a condition traditionally used only for initial OS loading. This multi-functional approach allows the bare metal state to serve both OS installation and update installation purposes, eliminating the need for separate update environments.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of using an information handling system can include sending configuration information over a network while the information handling system is running within a bare metal state. The method can also include receiving an update for a component while the information handling system is operating within the bare metal state, wherein the update corresponds to the configuration information and is received from a remote source via a network. The method can be performed automatically by an information handling system when executing machine readable code including instructions that allow a processor to carry out the method.