Remote Disk Reimaging via Firmware Boot Order and ISO Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Reimaging computing systems in remote locations is costly and inefficient due to the need for manual intervention by an operator, leading to increased operational costs and delays.
Innovation Solution
A reimaging package is generated that includes a preparation script and an optical disc image file (ISO file), allowing remote reimaging by loading the ISO file to volatile memory, modifying the boot order, and performing power cycles to update the computing system without physical presence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual reimaging by operator is used, then system reliability is improved, but operational cost increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing system performs self-reimaging by automatically loading the ISO file from non-volatile memory to volatile memory and executing the reimaging process without requiring an operator to physically access the remote location. The system modifies its own boot order and executes power cycles autonomously, enabling remote reimaging that maintains reliability while improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (automated reimaging software and ISO file) that enables remote reimaging operations. The system uses a prepared ISO file containing the operating system image and automated scripts that mediate the reimaging process, allowing remote execution while ensuring system reliability through controlled, standardized procedures.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual operator intervention is used, then accurate system reimaging is achieved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-preparing the ISO file with the complete operating system image and automated reimaging scripts before deployment to remote locations. The boot order modification and power cycle sequences are pre-configured in the ISO file, enabling the system to execute the entire reimaging process automatically without requiring operator intervention during execution, thus maintaining accuracy while dramatically reducing time consumption.
3Productivity
If remote automated reimaging is implemented, then productivity improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses copying by creating a complete copy of the operating system in ISO file format that can be deployed to multiple remote computing systems. The ISO file serves as a standardized template containing all necessary system files and automated scripts, allowing consistent reimaging across different systems without requiring complex customization for each individual system, thereby improving productivity while managing complexity through standardization.
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AI summary
A method includes receiving a reimaging package. The method also includes loading the reimaging package to a non-volatile memory of a computing system that stores a first disk in the volatile memory. Further, the method includes adjusting a firmware of the computing system based on the reimaging package. Further still, the method also includes performing a power cycle of the computing system based on the adjusted firmware. Even further, the method includes loading the reimaging package to a volatile memory of the computing system after the first power cycle. Even further, the method includes reimaging the computing system based on the reimaging package loaded to the volatile memory of the computing system.