Change analysis on enterprise systems prior to deployment
US8893106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3051
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer (“patch analysis computer”) retrieves from a website, metadata describing one or more patch files to be used to change software in one or more computers (“target computers”). Prior to installation of the patch files in a target computer, the patch analysis computer performs analysis on the patch files and on the target computer and on application of the patch files to the target computer. The analysis is based on the retrieved metadata and based on configuration data of the target computer. Subsequent to performing the analysis, the management computer displays a report resulting from the analysis including one or more operations to fix issues found during analysis, and receives input from a human on specific patch files and operations. In response to receipt of human input, the patch analysis computer performs operations approved by the human and applies the patch files to the target computer.
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