Updating Cloud Elements
All software companies will experience deficiencies in their products, be required to make changes because of external events, or have to add new features or capabilities to remain current to receive vendor support or to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements. Let’s take a look at the different types of patches and the role automation plays in updating systems with these patches.
Understanding the Different Types of Updates
In this section, you will learn about the various types of updates that are available and the problems they are intended to solve. During your career in cloud computing, you will find that these terms are often used interchangeably. This section will allow you to understand what the terms really are and how they should be used. Out in the field, your mileage will vary widely!
Hotfix
A hotfix is a software update type that is intended to fix an immediate and specific problem with a quick release procedure. A hotfix may be customer...