Patching Instructions

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Example name: XWB-1p1_SEQ-10_PAT-11.kid

XWB is package name

SEQ-10 means this is the 10th sequence number

Patch-11 means this is patch number 11

Because multiple teams may be working on a project, occasionally patch 4 might come out before patch 3. Thus the sequence numbers were introduced, to ensure proper ordering.

To make a long story short, install the KID patches in numerical SEQUENCE NUMBER ordering.

I think the KIDS menu option is under EVE->Programm->KID

Patches have to be first loaded, then applied Always read the .TXT file that accompanies a patch (.kid). This will tell the special conditions that should be met before applying a patch.

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These are things that can be included in a KIDS package

Package elements: Primary

• Package (?)
• Build (file 9.6)
• Data Dictionary (0)
• Data (file 1)
• Routine (*)
• Routine (file 9.8) entries <--- possible conflicts with local stuff.
• Option (file 19)
• Protocol (file 101)
• Remote Procedure (file 8994)

Package Elements: Secondary

• Function (.5) -- fileman functions
• Dialog (.84) -- i.e. internationalization text
• Parameter (8989.5) -- i.e. adjustable parameters for CPRS etc.
• Parameter Definition (8989.51)

Below are not included in KIDS, but instructions might specify for user to edit them.

• Device
• Domain
• bulletin
• Mail Group
• Help Frame
• Security Key
• New Person

Package Elements: Templates Print Template sort Template Input Template Form Block Foreign Format ...

Non-KIDS stuff -- not included in KIDS Manuals Script Configuration File Non-MUMPS programs

Instructions will tell you to go get separate programs.

Update Ingredients

• Package File (9.4)
• Package Elements
• Build File -- defines which things are to be transported, but doesn't contain actual data
• Install file -- tracks which patches have been installed.
• Transport global -- temporary storage place to see how it will affect system before actually applying changes. So, when you "load" a patch, it has not been applied yet. You can change your mind before commiting to use of it.
• Distribution file or message -- mail message is the primary format (esp in the VA). But there are some things it does not handle. Outside the VA firewall, they use a file format.
• Patches -- Patches contain a distribution of a build. User uses patches.

Lifecycle

Productions Sites

- problems or opportunities arise

Support Hub (Forum and OpenForum)

- national Online Information Sharing (NOIS)
- can see if someone else has faced problem

Development Sites

- Kernel Installations & Distribution Systems (KIDS)

Forum and OpenForum

 - If a fix is found, Patch Module is released
    - it has a subscription list of people that want the patch.
 - Test and Verification Sites
 - VistA online (FTP site) & Vista documentation Library

Production Sites (Test & Live Environments)

 - first apply them to the test environment, then apply to Live