IHMU: Remote installation of OS/ system software/ application software/ patch installation/ version anomaly detection and system health monitoring in distributed system

Abstract

The purpose of Installation and Health Monitoring Unit (IHMU) is to provide single window access to entire system for remote installation of Linux based Operating System, System/Application software, patches, version anomaly detection, health monitoring and debugging. It automates the entire process of software installation and maintenance, thereby drastically reducing time and human effort. It has been designed for most advanced distributed systems of Indian defense industry. The solution is envisaged by using DHCP, TFTP and HTTP protocols.