Abstract

Allows to define a machine specific maintenance slot in which to install patches and other software. This slot is relative to an administrator-set time frame in which a certain patch or software installation has to take place. Inside this time frame, the server's owner (a person who is the main user of a machine) is free to select a suitable slot in which operations are performed. This allows for a flexible and user friendly integration of administrator driven installations. The project is based on Microsoft Systems Management Server.