JP2010224828A - Computer automatic kitting system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a computer automatic kitting system which automatically sets up many computers irrespective of user's various setting contents, and in spite of need of manual operation. <P>SOLUTION: The system creates a work procedure list for encapsulating and storing in a functional module file 103, a functional module which sets up an execution environment of a computer, and performing the functional module selected by an administrator according to a designated order. Some of the functional modules are created by using GUI automatic operation software. In a setting object PC 109, the functional module is executed according to the work procedure list and normal termination of work and the contents of abnormality detection are transmitted to a management server through a communication line. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer automatic kitting system capable of setting a large number of computers in a short time.

  To transfer the necessary computer settings and files from the old computer to the newly purchased computer, set it up for use in business, install the necessary software, and check their normal operation Takes a lot of time and man-hours. In particular, when a large number of new computers are purchased and set, time and man-hours are difficult to ignore. In addition, when there are many work items and the procedure is long and complicated, it is easy to cause omissions and mistakes, and there are many cases in which return work and the like for finding and repairing the work frequently occur. Therefore, a system that automates computer settings, software installation, and operation check is indispensable.

  In this regard, a system has been proposed in which software is automatically installed by automatically responding to a question issued by an installation program when software is installed (for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, computer settings are not limited to software installation. Some software can be set only by manual screens and mouse operations. Furthermore, the setting contents may differ depending on the user. In conventional systems, it has been difficult to automate such various settings.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-305381

  An object of the present invention is to provide a computer automatic kitting system capable of automatically setting a large number of computers regardless of various setting contents of a user and the necessity of manual operation. To do.

  The present invention provides a functional module file that stores a functional module that is a script for setting an execution environment of a setting target computer, a setting value file that stores a setting value that is a value used for setting the execution environment of the setting target computer, and a selection An execution folder for generating an execution folder including a work procedure table describing the selected functional modules according to a specified order, the selected functional modules, the selected setting values, and a setting execution program for setting an execution environment of the setting target computer Generating means, and the setting execution program sets the execution environment of the setting target computer by causing the setting target computer to execute the function modules described in the work procedure table according to the order and setting values described in the work procedure table. Provide automatic computer kitting system That.

  The computer automatic kitting system of the present invention has an effect that a large number of computers can be automatically set regardless of various setting contents of a user and regardless of the necessity of manual operation.

It is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a computer automatic kitting system. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a functional module file. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a setting value file. It is a figure which shows the data structure of an alias file. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a test | inspection information file. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a work procedure table file. It is a figure which shows the file etc. which are stored in an execution folder. It is a flowchart which shows the production | generation process of the execution folder by a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the automatic setting process in setting object PC. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the functional module execution process in an automatic setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a functional module selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the abnormality confirmation screen in a management server.

  Hereinafter, a computer automatic kitting system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, kitting refers to the setup of the operating system, installation and transfer of application software, various settings associated with the addition of memory and hard disks, settings related to network connection, etc., required when newly installing or updating a personal computer, etc. This refers to performing work to get to the stage where a personal computer can be used, such as printer settings, groupware settings, and e-mail settings. In this specification, the term “setting” includes the meaning of this kitting.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the computer automatic kitting system of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the computer automatic kitting system is configured to execute a management server 101 that generates an execution folder 108 for storing programs and data used for setting the execution environment of the computer, an input / output terminal 102, and execution of the setting target computer. Functional module file 103 that stores functional modules that are scripts for setting the environment, setting value file 104 that stores data used for setting the execution environment of the computer to be set, aliases for setting work, and description of the work , An inspection information file 106 that stores data used for inspection performed after setting, and a work procedure table file 107 that is a file describing the order of setting operations.

  The setting target computer 109 is connected to the management server 101 via a communication line such as a LAN.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the data structure of the functional module file 103. As shown in FIG. 2, the functional module file 103 stores functional modules.

  Here, the functional module will be described. The function module is a script that describes commands for setting the execution environment of the setting target computer. The execution type of the functional module includes, for example, a setting module that sets a setting value in a computer, an information acquisition module that acquires and displays setting information of a setting target computer, and a test module that obtains a result by performing a test. An inspection module that inspects the settings after setting, a file operation module that copies, deletes, and checks the existence of folders and files, a batch activation module that sequentially executes batch processes specified in advance, and a specified module However, the application execution module that sequentially executes the applications and the start / stop module that performs shutdown and reboot are not limited thereto.

  Here, the execution environment of the computer refers to a setting target computer prepared when the user uses the computer, such as values set in the OS (operating system) and applications, installation of necessary drivers and files, copying and deletion of files and folders, and the like. Refers to the environment and operating conditions.

  The functions of the function module include, for example, computer functions such as setting the computer name and date / time time zone, account functions such as domain participation settings, and history / trash operation such as deleting history files. Functions, functions for setting and displaying the OS, functions for confirming and testing the presence of devices, functions for networking such as LAN and firewall settings, functions for printers such as installation of printer drivers, and existence confirmation of files A function related to file operations such as setting confirmation and the like, and a function related to settings of various applications, are not limited thereto.

  A plurality of types of function module scripts are used, such as an OS command, a simple program in a script language, and an execution format (EXE) program. In particular, operations that had to be relied on manually are scripted by using GUI automatic operation software.

  The GUI automatic operation software is software that memorizes keyboard and mouse operations, creates a script, and reproduces the keyboard and mouse operations by executing the script. There are a plurality of known software in the GUI automatic operation software.

  The function module is encapsulated so that these types of scripts can be handled uniformly. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the functional module sandwiches a main body portion having a structure unique to each functional module by a start portion and an end portion having a structure common to the functional modules.

  The start part includes a function module name and a description indicating the start. The end portion includes a description indicating the end. The main body portion includes a script for executing a function that is the purpose of each functional module.

  When executing each functional module, the computer automatic kitting system reads the start portion and performs a common start process. The common start process is the process that shows the flow of the entire work procedure and the current work position on the screen, the process that records the execution position on the current work procedure table, and the work start date and time of each function module in the log file And the process of transferring the process to the main body of the functional module. Subsequently, the script of each functional module is executed in the processing of the main body. When execution is complete, each program delivers the end of execution to the computer automatic kitting system. The computer automatic kitting system performs a function module termination procedure according to the procedure described in the termination section.

  The termination procedure includes a process of recording the execution result and normal or abnormal content of each functional module in a log file, and a process of transferring execution to the functional module of the next step based on the work procedure table.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the data structure of the setting value file 104. As shown in FIG. 3, the setting value file 104 includes a user ID uniquely assigned to the user, a user name that is the name of the user, a host name that is the name of the computer to be set, a user account, and a user password. The OS setting value, which is a setting value such as an IP address, and the data migration setting value indicating data that needs to be migrated, such as a user dictionary, are stored, but the data to be stored is not limited thereto.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the alias file 105. As shown in FIG. 4, the alias file 105 includes, for example, a work item name that is a unique identifier of a functional module, a menu name that is a name in which the work item name is easily recognizable to the operator, and a description of the work item. A certain work description and work contents indicating the contents of work items are stored.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the inspection information file 106. As shown in FIG. 5, the inspection information file 106 includes, for example, a user ID uniquely assigned to a user, a user name indicating the name of the user, a host name that is the name of a computer to be set, a user account, An OS setting value that is a setting value such as a user password and an IP address is stored.

  The computer automatic kitting system determines normality / abnormality by looking at a difference between an expected value and an actual value in a setting function or an information acquisition function. The inspection information file is information indicating this expected value.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the work procedure table file 107. As shown in FIG. 6, the work procedure table file 107 stores a work number and a function module name. Some of the function module names are further associated with a batch number. The batch number is associated with a further functional module. For this reason, the work procedure table can describe functional modules hierarchically.

  For example, when the work procedure table file 107 stores the function module name [A010] in the work number [01] and the function module name [A020] in the work number [01], the function module name [A020] is stored in the batch number [01]. The function module name [Q010] of B01] and the function module name [Q020] of the batch number [B02] can be associated with each other.

  The functional modules executed along this work procedure table are [A010], [Q010], and [Q020].

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing files and the like stored in the execution folder 108. As shown in FIG. 7, the execution folder 108 includes, for example, a setting execution program for executing function modules according to a work procedure table, a work procedure table, a selected function module group that is a selected function module, a setting value file, A selected alias file group that stores information selected from the alias file and an individual inspection information file group that stores information selected from the inspection information file are stored.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing execution folder generation processing by the management server 101. As shown in FIG. 8, in step 801, the computer automatic kitting system reads the function module name from the function module file 103 and displays a list of function modules on the input / output terminal 102.

  In step 802, the computer automatic kitting system accepts input of function module and work order selection to be executed from the input / output terminal 102. In step 803, the computer automatic kitting system creates a work procedure table file 107 showing the relationship between the selected functional module and the work order.

  In step 804, the computer automatic kitting system creates and saves the execution folder 108. The execution folder 108 may be stored in an external storage medium such as a CD (Compact Disc) ROM.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an automatic setting process in the setting target PC. As shown in FIG. 9, in step 901, the computer automatic kitting system performs an authentication test for authenticating with a password or the like.

  In step 902, the computer automatic kitting system reads the execution order of the functional modules from the work procedure table file 107. In step 903, the computer automatic kitting system sequentially reads the function modules from the function module file 103 according to the execution order of the function modules, and executes the read function modules.

  In step 904, the computer automatic kitting system performs end processing such as creation of a log file and deletion of a work file.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a function module execution process in the automatic setting process. As shown in FIG. 10, in step 1001, the computer automatic kitting system executes a functional module for processing of work number [001]. This functional module is further associated with a plurality of functional modules. The computer automatic kitting system sequentially executes the associated functional modules. The sequential execution of hierarchical function modules in this way is called batch activation.

  In step 1002, the computer automatic kitting system executes network setting, which is a functional module for processing the work number [002]. In step 1003, the computer automatic kitting system executes a Ping test, which is a functional module for processing the work number [003].

  In step 1004, the computer automatic kitting system executes printer setting, which is a functional module for processing the work number [004]. In step 1005, the computer automatic kitting system executes application activation confirmation, which is a functional module for processing the work number [005].

  Some operations in steps 1001 to 1005 may be performed using GUI automatic operation software.

  Each functional module from step 1001 to step 1005 records the execution result and the contents of normal or abnormal in a log file.

  If an abnormality is detected in step 1006, the process proceeds to step 1007 and a log file is transmitted to the management server. On the other hand, the management server 101 detects the work execution result and abnormality content of each setting target PC from the log files collected from the setting target PC at regular intervals. The content to that effect is displayed. In addition, a plurality of normal end and abnormality detection information of each setting target PC is displayed in a list format. By looking at the progress of work and the contents of abnormalities in this way, the administrator can grasp the progress and problems in real time, and can take appropriate actions quickly.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a function module selection screen. As shown in FIG. 11, the function module selection screen displayed by the computer automatic kitting system in step 801 of FIG. 8 displays an addable function module 1101 that is the function module name read from the function module file 103. The administrator selects a functional module using the add / delete button 1103 and changes the order using the order change button 1104.

  The function module selected by the administrator is displayed on the function module 1102 selected according to the execution order.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of an abnormality confirmation screen in the management server 101. As shown in FIG. 12, when the management server 101 detects an abnormality from the log file obtained from the setting target PC 109, the management server 101 displays the occurrence time, the abnormality code, and the abnormality content for each setting target PC.

  As described above, the computer automatic kitting system according to the present embodiment encapsulates the function modules related to the computer settings, stores them in the function module file 103, and executes the function modules selected by the administrator according to the specified order. Create a work procedure table for Some of the function modules are created using GUI automatic operation software. Furthermore, the computer automatic kitting system executes the functional module in accordance with the work procedure table on the setting target PC 109, saves the execution result log file in the management server, and performs normal end or abnormality detection of the work from the log file. To the administrator. For this reason, the computer automatic kitting system of the present embodiment can automatically set a large number of computers regardless of various setting contents of the user and regardless of the necessity of manual operation. effective.

101: Management server
102: Input / output terminal,
103: Function module file,
104: Setting value file
105: alias file,
106: Inspection information file,
107: Work procedure table file
108: Execution folder,
109: PC to be set.

Claims (6)

A functional module file that stores functional modules that are scripts that set the execution environment of the target computer;
A setting value file for storing setting values that are values used for setting the execution environment of the setting target computer;
An execution folder including a work procedure table describing the selected functional modules according to a specified order, the selected functional modules, the selected setting values, and a setting execution program for setting an execution environment of the setting target computer Execution folder generation means for generating
The setting execution program is
A computer automatic kitting system that sets an execution environment of the setting target computer by causing the setting target computer to execute the functional modules described in the work procedure table according to the order and the set value described in the work procedure table.   2. The functional module has a main body portion having a specific structure for executing a function which is a purpose of each functional module, encapsulated by a start portion and an end portion having a structure common to the functional modules. Computer automatic kitting system as described.   The function module includes: a function for setting a computer name and a date / time / time zone for a setting target computer; a function for setting participation in a domain; a function for operating a history / trash box; a function for checking existence of a device and a test; 3. A computer according to claim 2, further comprising a function selected from one or more of a function for setting a firewall, a function for incorporating a printer driver, a function for performing file operation and setting confirmation, and a function for setting various applications. Automatic kitting system.   2. The function module according to claim 1, wherein the function module includes the script by GUI automatic operation software, which is software that stores keyboard and mouse operations and creates a script and reproduces the keyboard and mouse operations by executing the script. Computer automatic kitting system. The target computer,
Work procedure table describing the function modules selected from the function modules that are scripts for setting the execution environment of the setting target computer according to the specified order, the selected function modules, and the setting of the execution environment of the setting target computer And an execution folder including a setting execution program for setting an execution environment of the setting target computer,
The setting target computer is:
The execution environment of the setting target computer is set by reading the execution folder and causing the setting execution program to execute the functional modules described in the work procedure table according to the order and the set values described in the work procedure table. Computer automatic kitting system. A management server connected to the target computer via a communication line;
A functional module file that stores a functional module that is a script for setting the execution environment of the setting target computer;
A setting value file for storing setting values that are values used for setting the execution environment of the setting target computer;
An execution folder including a work procedure table describing the selected functional modules according to a specified order, the selected functional modules, the selected setting values, and a setting execution program for setting an execution environment of the setting target computer Execution folder generation means for generating
The setting target computer is:
By setting the execution environment of the setting target computer by causing the setting execution program to execute the functional modules described in the work procedure table according to the order and the setting values described in the work procedure table,
The setting target computer is:
A computer automatic kitting system further comprising means for transmitting a normal end of work and an abnormality detection content by transmitting a log file from the setting target computer to the management server at the end of the setting work using the execution folder.

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