Patches

[GraceO]

Where's the best place to find info on how to install patches? Is there an automated process that I can sign up for that will notify me when a patch needs to be installed?

[Patrick Wallek · Accepted solution]

If you want to install individual patches, then you just need to read the instructions provided in the text file included with each patch.

As far as notifications go, try here:

https://h30046.www3.hp.com/subprofile.php?regioncode=NA&langcode=USENG&jumpid=in_SC-GEN__driverITRC&subs=ITRC

[GraceO]

Thanks for the info. Do you recommend doing patch bundles on a regular basis if individual patches are not installed?

[Patrick Wallek]

I do patch bundles 1 or 2 times per year. I also supplement with individual patches for security issues as appropriate.

I also do yearly patch analysis on all my systems via this tool:
http://www2.itrc.hp.com/service/patch/assessSystemsPage.do?BC=main|

There is also a new tool available called HP-UX software assistant that is supposed to help with patch analysis. I haven't used this tool yet, but it is on my list to evaluate. It is a FREE tool. Info here:

http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=B6834AA

[GraceO]

thanks, again!

[GraceO]

thanks