Fujitsu middleware patches are managed by linking to the UpdateAdvisor (middleware). The following diagram shows the overall flow of Fujitsu middleware patch management:
Figure 1.4 Overview of Fujitsu middleware patch management
Point
When the admin server has internet access, work performed using Internet terminals can be performed on the admin server.
Obtain Fujitsu middleware information, and perform discovery
Obtain the update application management registry configuration file from the UpdateSite and collect the latest patch application status. The update application management registry configuration file must be updated to collect the latest patch application status. During operation, also obtain the latest application management registry configuration file from the UpdateSite.
Obtain the latest information (the update application management registry configuration file) [operation by the infrastructure administrator]
The infrastructure administrator uses the Internet terminal to download the latest update application management registry configuration file from the UpdateSite.
Register the latest information (the update application management registry configuration file) [operation by the infrastructure administrator]
The infrastructure administrator uses the UpdateAdvisor asset registration command on the admin server to store the latest update application management registry configuration file in the media library.
Collect patch application status information [processing by Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager]
Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager uses the update application management registry configuration file (that has been registered) to collect patch application status information from each business server.
Obtain Fujitsu middleware patches
Obtain Fujitsu middleware patches from the UpdateSite and store in the media library. Patches stored in the media library can be distributed (applied) to the business servers.
Obtain the latest patch release information [operation by the infrastructure administrator]
The infrastructure administrator looks up email notifications from FSC-NEWS (SupportDesk customer notifications) and the UpdateSite (the website for the Fujitsu SupportDesk) to obtain information about the latest patches that have been released.
Obtain patch management information [operation by the infrastructure administrator]
The infrastructure administrator uses the patch management information acquisition command on the admin server to obtain the patch management information.
The infrastructure administrator copies the patch management information and released patch acquisition tool obtained from the admin server to the Internet terminal.
Download patches [operation by the infrastructure administrator]
The infrastructure administrator uses the released patch acquisition tool on the Internet terminal to download newly released patches from the UpdateSite.
Register update files [operation by the infrastructure administrator]
The infrastructure administrator uses the Fujitsu middleware patch registration command on the admin server to store the downloaded files in the media library.
Check the distribution and application of Fujitsu middleware patches
Distribute (apply) the Fujitsu middleware patches that were stored in the media library.
However, patch distribution and application to managed Solaris servers is not supported.
Send latest patch release notifications by email [processing by Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager]
The tenant administrator and tenant user receive an email notification from Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager informing them that the latest patches have been released.
Send patch distribution/application requests [operation by the infrastructure administrator, the tenant user or the tenant administrator]
Either the tenant user or the tenant administrator uses the management console to distribute the latest patches to business servers.
The infrastructure administrator and dual-role administrator can execute the patch application using the command on the admin server.
Also, to apply Fujitsu middleware patches, a script specifying the application processing must be created and then registered as a post-execution script.
Distribute/apply patches [processing by Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager]
Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager distributes the specified patches to the specified business servers.
If an application script has been registered, Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager also applies the patches by executing the application script. If an application script has not been registered, log on directly to the business server and apply the patches manually..
Check execution status [operation by the infrastructure administrator, the tenant administrator, or the tenant user]
Check the patch application status using the management console or the command on the admin server.
Collect patch application status information [processing by Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager]
Systemwalker Software Configuration Manager uses the update application management registry configuration file (that has been registered) to collect patch application status information from each business server.
Confirm patch distribution/application
The infrastructure administrator, dual-role administrator, tenant administrator and tenant user log in to the management console to check the patch application status. The infrastructure administrator and dual-role administrator can also check the patch application status using the command on the admin server.
The following table explains the operation flow for each role.
Operation flow | User roles | Reference | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Infrastructure administrator | Dual-role administrator | Tenant administrator | Tenant user | ||||
1 | 1 | Obtain the latest information (the update application management registry configuration file) | Y | Y | - | - | Refer to the UpdateAdvisor (middleware) manuals. |
2 | Register the latest information (the update application management registry configuration file) | Y | Y | - | - | Refer to "UpdateAdvisor Asset Registration Command" in the Reference Guide. | |
3 | Collect patch application status information | Y | Y | - | - | "Patch Information Update Command" in the Reference Guide | |
2 | 1 | Obtain the latest patch release information | Y | Y | - | - | Refer to the email notifications from FSC-NEWS (SupportDesk customer notifications) and the information available from the UpdateSite (the Fujitsu SupportDesk website). |
2 | Obtain patch management information | Y | Y | - | - | Refer to "Patch Management Information Acquisition Command" in the Reference Guide. | |
3 | Download the latest patches | Y | Y | - | - | Refer to "Released Patch Acquisition Tool" in the Reference Guide. | |
4 | Register update files | Y | Y | - | - | Refer to "Fujitsu Middleware Patch Registration Command" in the Reference Guide. | |
3 | 1 | Send latest patch release notifications by email | - | - | - | - | An email is sent automatically when a new patch is acquired. If email transmission fails, either an infrastructure administrator or a dual-role administrator must resend the email using the email resend command as described in the Reference Guide. |
2 | Send patch distribution/application) requests | Y(*1) | Y | Y | Y | "Patch Application Wizard" under "Patch Management" in the Operator's Guide For details on how to apply patches, refer to "2.8 Fujitsu Middleware Patch Application". "Patch Application Command" in the Reference Guide | |
3 | Distribute/apply patches | - | - | - | - | - | |
4 | Check execution status | Y | Y | Y(*2) | Y(*2) | "Job Management" in the Operator's Guide "Job Information Management Command" in the Reference Guide | |
5 | Collect patch application status information | Y | Y | - | - | "Patch Information Update Command" in the Reference Guide | |
6 | Confirm patch distribution/application | Y | Y | Y(*2) | Y(*2) | "Patch Management" in the Operator's Guide "Patch Information Output Command" in the Reference Guide | |
Y: Implement the task.
-: Do not implement the task
*1: Only the command can be operated.
*2: Only the management console can be operated.
