Encapsulated File for Target Computer Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for configuring target computers in networks face difficulties in managing and transferring large numbers of files, particularly when files are dispersed across different directories, making it challenging to add, update, or move operations efficiently.
Innovation Solution
The use of encapsulated files containing multiple files and a deployment descriptor at a management computer, which allows for the execution of functions and simplifies the transfer and manipulation of files by using a single file name, enabling the management computer to update and configure target computers without requiring extensive file management or restarts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple files are transferred separately to configure target computers, then file management flexibility is improved, but transfer complexity and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple files (source code, scripts, libraries, deployment descriptors) into a single encapsulated archive file. This single file can be transferred as one unit to the management computer, which then extracts and processes the individual files. This resolves the contradiction by merging multiple transfer operations into one, reducing transfer complexity while maintaining the ability to manage individual files internally.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where multiple files are contained within an encapsulated archive file, which is then processed by the management computer. The archive file acts as a container that holds smaller files in a hierarchical manner, allowing the system to handle complex file structures through a simplified single-file interface during transfer operations.
2Ease of manufacture
If files are stored in different directories of the management computer, then file organization is improved, but file modification and update difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary organization of files into an encapsulated archive structure before transfer to the management computer. The archive file pre-organizes all necessary files (source code, scripts, libraries, deployment descriptors) in a hierarchical manner with proper directory structures already established. This preliminary organization eliminates the need for complex post-transfer file management operations, allowing the management computer to simply extract and deploy the pre-organized files to appropriate directories.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple files are used to add operations to target computers, then operational functionality is improved, but transfer and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple operation-related files (source code, scripts, third-party libraries, deployment descriptors) into a single encapsulated archive file. This allows the management computer to receive and process all necessary files for adding new operations to target computers in one transfer operation, significantly improving transfer efficiency while maintaining full operational functionality. The archive structure preserves all necessary components for comprehensive operation deployment.
Data Source
AI summary
An encapsulated file is accessed at a management computer. The encapsulated file contains plural files and a deployment descriptor. The deployment descriptor is used to update the management computer about the plural files. A function is executed using at least one of the plural files.