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Automating application of software patches to a server having a virtualization layer

  • US 9,720,674 B1
  • Filed: 05/05/2008
  • Issued: 08/01/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/05/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for automating application of software patches during a build of a server system having a virtualization layer, comprising the steps of:

  • a computer system having a first operating system downloading a plurality of software patches;

    the computer system determining the software patches to apply in conjunction with a build of a new server console operating system;

    the computer system indicating, during the build, a destination directory of the server system for software patch placement in response to executing a first script file wherein execution by the computer system of the first script file includes the computer system prompting a user of the computer system for a username and password and locally authenticating the user name and password;

    the computer system, during the build, copying the software patches in compressed format to the destination directory; and

    the computer system, during the build, decompressing and installing the software patches to the destination directory and rebooting the console operating system in response to executing a second script file wherein execution of the second script file causes installation using a remote terminal session;

    wherein the virtualization layer partitions the server into a plurality of virtual machines, each including a guest operating system and virtual hardware, with the virtual hardware mapping to an underlying physical hardware of the server.

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