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Method for updating an image file

  • US 20080168244A1
  • Filed: 01/05/2007
  • Published: 07/10/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of updating an image file, said method being performed by a server when a workable image file pre-stored in a storage unit of said server is being updated by a new image file, said method comprising the steps of:

  • duplicating said workable image file in a first image area of said storage unit to a second image area of said storage unit as a backup image file, and duplicating said new image file to said first image area as a current working image file; and

    restarting said server and according to an image update status code in a boot sector established in said storage unit, determining whether to use said current working image file or said backup image file to invoke an operating system.

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