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  Methods and apparatus for patching software in accordance with instituted patching policiesUSPTO Application #: 20070169089Title: Methods and apparatus for patching software in accordance with instituted patching policies Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and apparatus for controlling software patching activity in, for example, computer systems. Methods and apparatus of the present invention may implement a software shell and institute a patching policy to control patching activities. When implemented, the software shell acts as a barrier which permits patching of the underlying software only when the patching activity would be in accordance with the instituted patching policy. Various patching policies can be instituted in embodiments of the present invention. For example, patching may be done when convenient; or just before when the software requiring the patch is needed; or patching may be blocked to prevent unwanted software characteristics and/or behavior. In other circumstances, patching may be delayed until confidence has been established in a new patch so as to avoid disrupting a computer system that is already functioning in an acceptable manner. In still further circumstances, a particular software action may be blocked so as to avoid the necessity of having to patch software, particularly when the action may interrupt the orderly function of a computer system. (end of abstract) USPTO Applicaton #: 20070169089 - Class: 717168000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Data Processing: Software Development, Installation, And Management, Software Upgrading Or Updating
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