Patch Application Task

A Patch Application Task is a software maintenance task that applies software patches to update target software systems.

• AKA: Software Patching Task, Patch Installation Task, Update Application Task, Patch Deployment Task, System Patching Task.
• Context:
  • It can typically involve Patch Validation Processes before patch deployment.
  • It can typically require System Backup Creation for rollback capability.
  • It can typically include Dependency Checking for compatibility verification.
  • It can often perform Post-Patch Testing to ensure system stability.
  • It can often coordinate Service Restarts after patch application processes.
  • It can often document Patch History in change management systems.
  • It can notify System Administrators of patch status updates.
  • It can range from being a Manual Patch Application Task to being an Automated Patch Application Task, depending on its execution method.
  • It can range from being a Single-System Patch Application Task to being a Multi-System Patch Application Task, depending on its deployment scope.
  • It can range from being an Online Patch Application Task to being an Offline Patch Application Task, depending on its system availability requirement.
  • It can range from being an Emergency Patch Application Task to being a Scheduled Patch Application Task, depending on its urgency level.
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• Examples:
  • Security Patch Application Tasks, such as:
    • Critical Security Patch Application Task for zero-day exploit mitigation.
    • Routine Security Update Application Task for monthly patch cycle.
  • System Patch Application Tasks, such as:
    • Operating System Patch Application Task for OS update process.
    • Database Patch Application Task for database system update.
  • Application Patch Application Tasks, such as:
    • Web Application Patch Application Task for web service update.
    • Mobile Application Patch Application Task for mobile app update.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Software Installation Task, which installs new software systems rather than updating existing ones.
  • Configuration Update Task, which modifies system settings rather than software code.
  • Data Migration Task, which moves data content rather than updating software components.
• See: Apply Patch Tool, Software Patch, Patch Management System, Software Maintenance Process, Change Management Process, System Administration Task, Software Update Process, Patch Review Process, System Rollback Process, Patch Validation Tool, Automated Patching System.

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