Patent ID: 7624423
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for using a policy for software distribution to computer systems on a computer network, the method being executable by a processor, the method comprising: creating a first policy for software distribution, the first policy being stored in memory coupled to the processor; providing software on a first computer system to be distributed to a second computer system; identifying the first policy from a plurality of selectable policies to be used in distributing the software; identifying the software to be distributed; and distributing the software according to the first policy to computer systems or groups, wherein the first policy defines that the software is made available for an optional pull by the computer systems or groups and then, after some period of time, the software is pushed to those computer systems or groups that have not yet received the software, wherein the first policy further defines that failed pushes are converted to required pulls.