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Patch management roles for Unix

Server Automation provides support for rigorous change management by assigning the functions of patch management to the patch administrator and the system administrator:

  • The patch administrator (often referred to as the security administrator) has the authority to upload, test, and edit patch options.
  • The system administrator applies the patches (that have been approved for use) uniformly, according to the options that the patch administrator specifies.

Note Only the patch administrator should have the Patches permission, which gives access to advanced features. To obtain these permissions, contact your SA Administrator. See the Permissions Reference section in the SA 10.51 Administer section.