Operating system patching and software update reconciliation
US9766873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/658
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for implementing software reconciliation frameworks to process changes detected to software installed on computer hosts. According to one embodiment, a method includes receiving change data describing changes to one or more software components stored on a computer-readable storage device, determining installed software on a computer associated with the computer-readable storage device, receiving a manifest comprising a description of file changes associated with a software patch or update for the installed software, and comparing the change data to the manifest. Based on the comparing, if the change data matches the manifest, the changes are promoted, and if the change data does not match the manifest, the changes are marked for further analysis.
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