Method for selecting a set of patches to update a system of...

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2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Nguyen-Ba, Antony (Department: 2122)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

C717S174000

Reexamination Certificate

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06954928

ABSTRACT:
An automated method is described for searching through sets of software patches to select a recommended set for installation into any given system. Each patch is assigned a ranking based upon how thoroughly it has been tested. Patches that modify the same filesets are organized within a database into tree structures, with the newest patches closest to the tree's root. A recursive function examines all the patches in all the trees relevant to a given system and returns a set of patches recommended for installation.

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