Unattended code update of storage facility
US8397061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/572
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments for providing an update to at least one storage facility in a computing storage environment are provided. In one embodiment, a security verification is performed on the update via a certificate authentication mechanism to confirm a validity of the update. Subsequent to confirming the validity of the update, a safety verification on the update is performed to confirm a suitability of the update to the at least one storage facility. If the security and safety verifications are validated, the update is provided and installed in the at least one storage facility.
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