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Method for automated complex multilevel softward installation in a data processing system

  • US 5,367,686 A
  • Filed: 04/12/1993
  • Issued: 11/22/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for the efficient installation of a complex multilevel software application within a data processing system having selected software applications currently installed therein, said complex multilevel software application including microcode, an operating system and at least one high level application, said method comprising the steps of:

  • creating within a data processing system an automatic installation profile containing a plurality of preselected installation options for a selected data processing system;

    storing said automatic installation profile on a portable storage media with said complex multilevel software application;

    in response to an initiation of installation by a user, automatically determining a level of microcode within said selected data processing system;

    thereafter utilizing said automatic installation profile to automatically install said microcode within said selected data processing system in response to an insertion of said portable storage media within said selected data processing system by said user to the extent said microcode is not currently installed within said selected data processing system, without the necessity of user intervention during said installation;

    automatically determining a level of operating system present within said selected data processing system and thereafter utilizing said automatic installation profile to automatically install said operating system within said selected data processing system to the extent said operating system is not currently installed within said data processing system, without the necessity of user intervention during said installation; and

    automatically determining a level of high level application present within said selected data processing system and thereafter utilizing said automated installation profile to automatically install said high level application within said selected data processing system to the extent said high level application is not currently installed within said data processing system, without the necessity of user intervention during said installation.

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