Patent ID: 6845394
Filing Date: 2005-01-18
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for redistributing software packages in a distributed computer network after a failed, original distribution attempt, the distributed computer network including a master device adapted for initiating the original distribution attempt, a plurality of intermediate distribution devices for distributing the software packages as instructed by the master device, and a plurality of recipient network devices, the method comprising: determining one of the intermediate distribution devices affected by the failed original distribution attempt; identifying a distribution job that failed at the affected intermediate distribution device; retrieving distribution parameters from the affected intermediate distribution device comprising distribution control commands received from the master device during the original distribution attempt; operating the affected intermediate distribution device to build new distribution commands for the failed distribution job from the retrieved distribution parameters; and initiating and performing a redistribution of a set of software packages from the affected intermediate distribution device based on the new distribution commands.