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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2008
Alexander Gebhart, Akazienweg, DE;
Erol Bozak, Vinzentiusstrasse, DE;
Alexander Gebhart, Akazienweg, DE;
Erol Bozak, Vinzentiusstrasse, DE;
SAP AG, Walldorf, DE;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for deploying virtual appliances. In one aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method. The method may include receiving information representative of one or more requirements of virtual appliances and one or more resources available to host the virtual appliances. A download manager may be used to install the virtual appliances. The installation may be configured based on the received information. The start of the virtual appliances may be initiated based on a dependency description. The dependency description includes a sequence for starting the virtual appliances including the network configuration. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.