| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| NAME | PATCH MONITOR |
| DESCRIPTION | This file contains VistA patch information which is stored by a server
1. If the patch has been installed since last run and the
parameter file is set in field 3 to delete installed patches, it will
delete the entry from this file, regardless of the number of days in
field 2. If the parameter file is set to leave patches, it is not
deleted.
2. If the patch has NOT been installed, its information will be
saved and reported via a mail message to a group.
The person(s) who are in charge of monitoring patches at the site or
option when a patch arrives to G.PATCHES at a site. The server extracts
perhaps for the VISN will be responsible for following up on delinquent
patches.
certain information and stores it here.
A night-time program will then check the file, match it against the
install file. If the current date is past the compliance date for patch
installation (typically 30 days for regular patches, three days for
emergency patches) it will do one of two things:
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