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- Patent Title: Systems and methods of configuration management for enterprise software
- Patent Title (中): 企业软件配置管理系统和方法
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Application No.: US11610328Application Date: 2006-12-13
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Publication No.: US08255357B1Publication Date: 2012-08-28
- Inventor: James H. Heimbach , Brad M. Korber , Mark A. Trumble
- Applicant: James H. Heimbach , Brad M. Korber , Mark A. Trumble
- Applicant Address: US KS Overland Park
- Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
- Current Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
- Current Assignee Address: US KS Overland Park
- Main IPC: G06F17/30
- IPC: G06F17/30

Abstract:
Systems and methods of configuration management for enterprise software are disclosed. Some method embodiments comprise: storing updated configuration information for a software tool in a configuration database; periodically accessing the configuration database to retrieve updated configuration information; and when an updated configuration is found, replacing a configuration file for the software tool with an updated configuration file that incorporates the updated configuration information. In some embodiments, an API of the software tool may be automatically invoked to provide the software tool with updated configuration information. Using a separate configuration database in this manner enables a flexible web-based interface for many individuals to configure a shared tool without requiring downtime. Where needed, database access may be limited to authorized users. The configuration information may include user roles, listbox values, menu items, and other parameters affecting the user interface of the software tool.
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