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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 2010
Filed:
May. 04, 2005
Sorin Silviu Iszlai, Toronto, CA;
Andrei Oprea, Ajax, CA;
Michael Scarth, Toronto, CA;
Teodor Laurentiu Tecsa, Richmond Hill, CA;
Sorin Silviu Iszlai, Toronto, CA;
Andrei Oprea, Ajax, CA;
Michael Scarth, Toronto, CA;
Teodor Laurentiu Tecsa, Richmond Hill, CA;
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer instructions are provided for classifying and modeling operating system images for data center management. An operating system image may be classified as a golden master image, a snapshot image, or a scripted operating system image. A software model is provided to abstract operating system and platform detail, and provide a consistent and scalable way of dealing with operating system images. An installation mechanism is provided to install images based on priorities. Software installables are attached with a software definition that may either be a software stack or a software module. A software stack comprises at least one software module.