Local Server Management of Software Updates to End Hosts Over Low Bandwidth, Low Throughput Channels

摘要

Various system embodiments for updating software on end hosts in computing environments and particularly storage environments are provided. A remote server pushes the software update image to and through a local server via a network connection and high-throughput channels and to the end host via low-throughput channels. The local server manages the update process; the remote server simply pushes the software update image and the end host simply receives and applies an update. The local server stares the current software image running on the end host and decides whether it is more efficient to simply send the software update image on or to create, send and apply a patch at the end host. This approach reduces the update time of the end host, reduces any disruption of normal message traffic to and from the end host and simplifies patch management.