Software Distribution via Transport Containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for distributing software and data across different systems are complex and prone to errors due to the need for multiple systems and various distribution tools, which increases the risk of mistakes during the software distribution process.
Innovation Solution
A method that involves determining a software object to be transported, creating a transport request with an object list, defining a transport container, and including the software object in it, and providing the transport request to the target system, allowing for the streamlined distribution of software and data across systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple distribution tools are used to distribute different software applications, then the distribution capability is enhanced, but the risk of making mistakes during the software distribution process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a single transport container format that can hold multiple different software objects (applications, updates, patches) and transport requests. This universal container structure allows one distribution mechanism to handle diverse software content, eliminating the need for multiple specialized distribution tools while maintaining the ability to distribute various software applications reliably.
2Reliability
If multiple systems (customization system, quality assurance system, productive system) are used for software distribution, then the software distribution process is made more reliable, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the software distribution process into distinct phases (customization, quality assurance, productive systems) while using a unified transport container format across all systems. This segmentation allows each system to perform its specific function (customization for development, QA for testing, productive for deployment) while maintaining a consistent, simplified transport mechanism that reduces overall complexity compared to having different distribution mechanisms for each system.
3Reliability
If changes are transported through multiple systems (customization system to quality assurance system to productive system), then the changes are thoroughly tested and validated, but the time required for software distribution increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous transport of software changes through multiple systems using the same transport container format, eliminating interruptions and reprocessing. The container maintains change integrity throughout the journey from customization system to quality assurance system to productive system, allowing seamless transitions that reduce total distribution time while ensuring thorough validation at each stage.
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AI summary
Systems and methods consistent with the invention relate to the distribution of software. According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for distributing software from a first system to a second system may comprise determining a software object to be transported. The method may then create, on the first system, a transport request comprising an object list. The method may also define, on the first system, a transport container and include the software object in the transport container. Further, the transport container may be included in the object list of the transport request. The transport request may then be provided to the second system.