Automatically and securely configuring and updating virtual machines
US8578376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/45558
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and program product for automatically and securely updating software on a virtual machine (VM). A VM coming online in a virtualized server is detected. A current version of the software that is installed on the VM is determined. The current version is determined to not match an updated version of the software available from a remote update server via a network. The updated version of the software is received from the remote update server and via the network without the VM being connected to the network. A confirmation is received indicating that the updated version of the software is installed on the VM. In response to receiving the confirmation, the VM is connected to the network.
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