System and method for identifying installed software products

作者: David M. Bleckmann , Christopher T. Smith

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关键词: File Control BlockFork (file system)Operating systemVersioning file systemDatabaseComputer scienceIndexed fileTorrent fileUnix file typesStub fileComputer file

摘要: One embodiment includes a software identification system. The system an enterprise trust server configured to initiate scan of at least one file computer generate respective signature. signature cryptographic hash data associated with content the file. also repository receive and compare signature, including thereof, predetermined that is stored in product reference storage. can include values files corresponding products enable which given associated.