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Advanced topic: the readme attribute

Each patch has an SD-UX attribute called readme that you can view using the swlist command. See “Patch-related attributes” (page 29) for more information about attributes. The readme attribute contains the patch's original text file. Be aware that, although the readme attribute allows you to quickly and conveniently access information about patches on the system, this information is static. Because of this, the readme will not contain more current information.

For example, even if a patch has an associated warning, the readme file won’t contain a Warning field. Because the command returns a large amount of text, you might want to either redirect the output to a file or pipe the output to the more command, as follows:

swlist -l product -a readme patch_id more

You can use other variations of the swlist command to obtain thereadme information for multiple patches. For example, if you want to obtain the readme information for all patches on the local system that have manual dependencies, you can use the following command (output is redirected to the manual.txt file):

swlist -l product -a readme *,c=manual_dependencies > manual.txt

Obtaining information using the ITRC

The ITRC's Patch Database is the best resource for acquiring information about a specific patch. Consult Chapter 2: “Quick start guide for patching HP-UX systems” (page 9) and Chapter 6: “Using the IT Resource Center” (page 55) for more information about using the Patch Database, including information about downloading patches and satisfying dependencies.

Accessing information on the ITRC

1.Log in to the ITRC at http://itrc.hp.com.

Be sure to log in to the appropriate site (Americas/Asia Pacific or European).

2.Select Patch database from the left navigation.

3.Select find individual patches.

4.Select HP-UXto go to the search for patches page.

5.To find instructions, select the How would you like to search?, Search Criteria and read our usage guide links.

6.Select the OS revision.

7.From the search for patches step 2 drop-down list, select Search by Patch IDs.

8.In the text box next to the drop-down list, enter the patch ID for the patch you want to download. Then click search.

If it exists, the selected patch is displayed in the search results page. Patches (possibly differing from the patch you requested) are displayed in one to three columns.

•You can display the patch details page for a specific patch by selecting the patch ID.

•Unless a patch has a warning, the HP rating is represented graphically by the number of stars displayed next to a patch ID.

•If a patch has a warning, the patch has a triangular yellow icon displayed beside it.

•Available replacement patches might be shown in the recommended and most recent columns. If you choose to use a replacement and there is a patch shown in the recommended column, this is the patch you should use.

Patch warnings

A patch warning is a notification that a patch causes or exposes adverse behavior. Patch warnings provide specific information about this incorrect behavior, as well as other important details and

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Contents Patch Management User Guide for HP-UX 11.x Systems Revision history Table of Contents What are standard HP-UX patch bundles? Using Dynamic Root Disk for patch management 104 107HP-UX patches and patch management Patch management strategiesHow to get patches Where to startBefore you begin Quick start guide for patching HP-UX systemsOverview Should you use standard HP-UX patch bundles?Acquiring the bundles Acquiring and installing standard HP-UX patch bundlesStandard HP-UX patch bundles Installing the bundles As root, run the createdepothp-ux11scriptAdvanced topic using Dynamic Root Disk DRD SwlistAcquiring and installing individual patches Acquiring the patchesQuick start guide for patching HP-UX systems Installing the patches Swverify -d \* @ /tmp/somepatchdirectory/depotAdvanced topic using Dynamic Root Disk DRD Patch identification HP-UX patch overviewPatch-related concepts HP-UX software structurePatch bundles Software depots and patch depotsPatch status Patch stateSwlist -l fileset -a state grep patchid StateCategory tags Which patches are on a system? Swlist -l product -a categorytag patchidExamples of the swlist command For example$ swlist -l product *,c=patch $ swlist -l product *,c=manualdependencies $ swlist -l bundle @ somesystem$ swlist -l fileset -a ancestor PHSS29183 Ancestors and supersessionAncestors $ swlist -a appliedpatches Xserver.AGRM SupersessionSwlist -a appliedpatches filesetname Swlist -l patch -x showsupersededpatches=true Showpatches -s$ swlist -l fileset -a supersedes PHSS28681 Swlist -a patchstate -x showsupersededpatches=true patchidPatch-related attributes HP-UX Patch Supersession ChainSee Category tags Corequisites and prerequisites Patch dependenciesTypes of dependencies Swlist -vl fileset -a dependencytype fileset Enforced and unenforced manual dependenciesImpact of dependencies on acquiring patches Patch commitment Patch rollback and commitmentPatch rollback HP-UX patch ratings Advanced topic patch cleanup utilityCleanup -p -c number HP patch rating Rating detailsPatch documentation Critical and noncritical patchesFinding information for a specific patch $ swlist -l product -a categorytag PHSS30011Subset of fields in patch text file and patch details Advanced topic the readme attribute Obtaining information using the ItrcPatch warnings Swlist -l product -a readme patchid moreCritical and noncritical warnings Advanced topic finding patches with warnings How to handle patch warningsQuestions to ask Backup and recovery ConsiderationsPatch management overview Patch management life cyclePatch management life cycle Patch management overview Establishing a software change management strategy Restrictive Conservative InnovativeRecommendations for software change management Operational factor and patch management strategy matrixConsideration of HP patch rating Patch management and software depotsProactive patching strategy Acquiring patches for proactive patchingReactive patching strategy Advanced topic HP-UX Software AssistantAdvanced topic security patching strategy Acquiring patches for reactive patchingTesting the patches to be installed Advanced topic scanning for security patchesStandard HP-UX patch bundles Key featuresWhat are standard HP-UX patch bundles? Obtaining standard HP-UX patch bundles Standard HP-UX patch bundle use and release datesQuick start guide for patching HP-UX systems Useful pages on the Itrc Using the IT Resource CenterObtaining an Itrc user account Find individual patchesKey features Accessing the patch database and finding an individual patchClick the add to selected patch list button Using the IT Resource Center Advanced topic checking for all patch dependencies Check for patches with dependenciesUsing the IT Resource Center Click the add to selected patch list button Support information digests Standard patch bundlesCustom patch bundles run a patch assessment Ask your peers in the forumsSearch knowledge base Using software depots for patch management Common software distributor commands for patchingDepot types Directory depotsUsing depots Tape depotsSwlist -l depot Viewing depotsChoosing depot type and depot location $ swlist -l depot @ swdepot.xyz.com $ swlist -l depotSwlist -l depot @ remotesystem Creating and adding to a directory depot Copying patches to depots Depot/patches/11.11Copying products with patch dependencies to depots Registering and unregistering directory depotsAdvanced topic HP-UX Software Assistant $ swreg -l depot /depot/patches/2003-07periodicdepot Advanced topic access control listsExamples of registering and unregistering depots $ swreg -u -l depot /depot/patches/2003-07periodicdepot$ swverify -d \* @ /mydepots/newdirectorydepot Verifying directory depotsExamples of verifying directory depots Verification succeeded Verification had errorsRemoving software from a directory depot $ swverify -d \* @ /mydepots/PHSS30278depotExecution succeeded $ swlist -l product -d @ /mydepots/patchdepot $ /usr/sbin/cleanup -d /mydepots/patchdepotAdvanced topic removing superseded patches from a depot $ swlist -l product @ /mydepots/patchdepot Installing patches from a depotRemoving a directory depot $ swreg -u -l depot /mydepots/PHCO27780depotReboots the system when required Examples of installing patches from a depot Analysis succeededAnalysis and Execution succeeded Installing products with patch dependencies from a depotCustom patch bundles Rev Bundle Description Examples of listing patches and bundlesRev Patch description Creating a custom bundle $ swlist -d @ /mydepots/temporarydepotAnalysis succeeded Finally, remove the temporary depot Using HP-UX Software Assistant for patch management For more informationUsing Dynamic Root Disk for patch management Drd1m Benefits of the Patch Assessment Tool Using the Patch Assessment ToolPatch Assessment Tool Example of running the Patch Assessment Tool Select upload new system information Related information Support and other resourcesContacting HP Non-HP websites Typographic conventionsHP websites Times Patch usage models Patch usage model 1 hardware/application software change Components in test Image Then productionDRD Begi n Product needs to be certified on HP-UX 11i v2/v3 Patch usage model 3 operating environment cold install Patch usage model 3 operating environment cold install Patch usage model 4 operating environment update Patch usage model 4 operating environment update Patch usage model 5 proactive patch Create clonePatch usage model 6 reactive patch Passed? SystemGlossary AncestorIPD SWA Index Index See also HWE Index
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