Methods and instructions for patch management
First Claim
1. A method of instructing users in the implementation of a patch management process, the patch management process relating to the installation of a software patch in a computer system, the method comprising an act of:
- providing instructions that describe the patch management process in a hierarchical manner so that the patch management process is described as comprising a plurality of top-level activities, with each of the plurality of top-level activities being described as comprising at least one sub-activity, the instructions describing trigger events that result in transitions between the top-level activities.
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Abstract
In one aspect, a method of instructing users in the implementation of a patch management process is provided. The patch management process relates to the installation of a software patch in a computer system. The method comprises an act of providing instructions that describe the patch management process in a hierarchical manner so that the patch management process is described as comprising a plurality of top-level activities, with each of the plurality of top-level activities being described as comprising at least one sub-action, the instructions describing trigger events that result in transitions between the top-level activities. In another aspect, a method includes following the instructions that describe the patch management process. In another aspect, an assess activity is performed distinct from the installation of any particular patch to assess the computer system to determine the preparedness of the computer system to process future anticipated but unspecified patches
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40 Claims
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1. A method of instructing users in the implementation of a patch management process, the patch management process relating to the installation of a software patch in a computer system, the method comprising an act of:
providing instructions that describe the patch management process in a hierarchical manner so that the patch management process is described as comprising a plurality of top-level activities, with each of the plurality of top-level activities being described as comprising at least one sub-activity, the instructions describing trigger events that result in transitions between the top-level activities. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of implementing a patch management process to install a software patch in a computer system, the method comprising an act of:
following instructions that describe the patch management process in a hierarchical manner so that the patch management process is described as comprising a plurality of top-level activities, with each of the plurality of top-level activities being described as comprising at least one sub-activity, the instructions describing trigger events that result in transitions between the top-level activities. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of administering a computer system that comprises one or more software packages that are anticipated to receive patches, the patches to be installed on at least one computer device in the computer system, the computer system comprising a plurality of resources that are employed in the installation of the patches, the method comprising an act of:
distinct from the installation of any particular patch, assessing the computer system to determine the preparedness of the computer system to process future anticipated but unspecified patches. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method of instructing users in the implementation of a protocol for administering patch management in a computer system that comprises one or more software packages that are anticipated to receive patches, the patches to be installed on at least one computer device in the computer system, the computer system comprising a plurality of resources that are employed in the installation of the patches, the method comprising acts of:
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providing instructions that describe procedures for installing the patches; and
providing instructions that describe the protocol as including an assessment phase that is distinct from the installation of particular patches, wherein the assessment phase relates to assessing the computer system to determine the preparedness of the computer system to process future anticipated but unspecified patches. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method of implementing a protocol for administering patch management in a computer system that comprises one or more software packages that are anticipated to receive patches, the patches to be installed on at least one computer device in the computer system, the computer system comprising a plurality of resources that are employed in the installation of the patches, the method comprising acts of:
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following instructions that describe the installation of the patches; and
following instructions that describe the protocol as including an assessment phase that is distinct from the installation of particular patches, wherein the assessment phase relates to assessing the computer system to determine the preparedness of the computer system to process future anticipated but unspecified patches. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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