METHODS OF UPDATING SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND MEMORY APPARATUS

摘要

A method of updating software components of a computer system includes downloading a plurality of update packages from at least one predetermined network source by a service processor of the computer system, which service processor can be operated independently of a main processor and an operating system of the computer system; compiling the downloaded update packages to form a data volume; establishing a data connection between an agent service executed under control of the operating system and the compiled data volume; and updating software components on the basis of the plurality of update packages in the compiled data volume by the agent service.

主权项

1. A method of updating software components of a server computer system comprising:
downloading a plurality of update packages from at least one predetermined network source by a service processor of the server computer system, wherein the service processor is one of an intelligent remote management controller or a baseboard management controller, which can be operated independently of a main processor and an operating system of the server computer system to monitor correct operation of the server computer system and to carry out remote maintenance tasks independently of the main processor; compiling the downloaded update packages to form a data volume; establishing a data connection between an agent service executed under control of the operating system and the compiled data volume; and updating software components on the basis of the plurality of update packages in the compiled data volume by the agent service.