Security patch update processor

摘要

A method, system, and program product are provided for updating software deployed on computers in an enterprise computer network wherein each computer has a software update agent installed to enable the computer to receive software patch updates. The method includes determining a required software component and updates; determining a version of the agent and updating the agent if required; selecting a server from which required updates are to be downloaded; scanning a plurality of software components on a selected computer and comparing the components with updates available on the server to determine required updates; downloading the required patches from the server; and installing the patches on the selected computer. The system includes components that perform the method steps when operated on a computer in the network. A computer readable medium implements the method for updating software deployed on computers in a network.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
determining, by a computer comprising a processor and memory, a required software patch update based upon a location set in a configuration file; and executing, by the computer, at least one command-line switch and wherein all subsequent software component and software patch update settings are provided from the configuration file, wherein the configuration file is located in a same folder as a patch update processor executable file, wherein the command-line switch overrides settings in the configuration file.