Automated Patching System

An Automated Patching System is an automated software management system that autonomously applies software patches to maintain system security and system stability.

• AKA: Automatic Patch Management System, Auto-Update System, Automated Update System, Patch Automation Platform, Autonomous Patching System.
• Context:
  • It can typically schedule Patch Deployment Windows during maintenance periods.
  • It can typically perform Pre-Patch Validation Tests through compatibility check processes.
  • It can typically implement Rollback Mechanisms for failed patch applications.
  • It can often prioritize Critical Security Patches over routine update patches.
  • It can often monitor Patch Source Repositorys for new patch releases.
  • It can often maintain Patch Audit Logs for compliance reporting tasks.
  • It can integrate with Configuration Management Databases for system asset inventory.
  • It can range from being a Fully Automated Patching System to being a Semi-Automated Patching System, depending on its human intervention requirement.
  • It can range from being a Single-Platform Automated Patching System to being a Cross-Platform Automated Patching System, depending on its platform coverage scope.
  • It can range from being a Centralized Automated Patching System to being a Distributed Automated Patching System, depending on its architecture design.
  • It can range from being a Real-Time Automated Patching System to being a Batch Automated Patching System, depending on its processing mode.
  • ...
• Examples:
  • Operating System Automated Patching Systems, such as:
    • Windows Update Service for Microsoft Windows patching.
    • Unattended Upgrades System for Ubuntu Linux patching.
    • YUM Automatic Updates System for Red Hat Linux patching.
  • Enterprise Automated Patching Systems, such as:
    • Microsoft SCCM for enterprise Windows environment patching.
    • Puppet Patch Management Module for infrastructure automation patching.
  • Cloud Automated Patching Systems, such as:
    • AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager for AWS infrastructure patching.
    • Google Cloud OS Patch Management Service for GCP environment patching.
  • ...
• Counter-Examples:
  • Manual Patch Tool, which requires human operator intervention to apply software patches.
  • Patch Notification System, which alerts about available patches but doesn't apply them.
  • Vulnerability Scanner, which identifies security issues but doesn't remediate them.
• See: Patch Management System, Apply Patch Tool, Software Patch, Continuous Integration System, Configuration Management System, System Administration Automation, Security Update Process, IT Service Management System, Patch Application Task.

---