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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2008
Erol Bozak, Vinzentiusstrasse, DE;
Alexander Gebhart, Akazienweg, DE;
Erol Bozak, Vinzentiusstrasse, DE;
Alexander Gebhart, Akazienweg, DE;
SAP AG, Walldorf, DE;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for updating virtual appliances. In one aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method. The method may include receiving, under the control of a first update manager of a first virtual appliance, a second virtual appliance including a second update manager. The second virtual appliance may be received as an update to replace the first virtual appliance. Control of the update may be transferred from the first update manager to the second update manager, when the first update manager receives an indication representing completion of the update. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.