Remote Installer Components for Automated Software Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer resource installation methods require local installer programs and manual intervention, which can be cumbersome and inefficient, especially for remote installations and managing multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a remote installation system where installer components manage the installation process from a central location, using metadata to facilitate secure, automated installations across multiple target devices, with a master-slave architecture for efficient resource distribution and monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If local installer programs are used on target devices, then installation can be performed locally, but manual intervention is required and administration becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
A remote installer component acts as an intermediary between the administrator device and target devices. The remote installer receives installation requests from the administrator device, retrieves installable units from repositories, and performs installations on target devices automatically, eliminating the need for manual intervention on each target device while simplifying administration through centralized control.
2Extent of automation
If installer components are located remotely from target devices, then centralized control and automation are achieved, but network dependency and security requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The remote installer implements feedback mechanisms by receiving status information from target devices during installation and sending control commands in response. The administrator device receives notifications about installation progress and can adjust installation parameters based on feedback from both the remote installer and target devices, enabling automated yet secure and controllable installation processes.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for installing resources in a computer system operate to identify a need to install resources on a target device and perform an installation of the resources on the target device using installer components located remotely from the target device. The remotely located installer components control the installation of the resources.