Service Update Management Assistant
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, S.U.M.A. (Service Update Management Assistant) automates the update process for AIX systems
SUMA automates the retrieval of maintenance updates from IBM
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Without extensive configuration it is capable of automatically downloading, when available, entire maintenance levels and the latest security updates. It is also capable of comparisons against currently installed software, fix repositories and maintenance levels.
SUMA is capable of e-mail notification for currently available downloads.
Computing
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, S.U.M.A. (Service Update Management Assistant) automates the update process for AIX systems
SUMA automates the retrieval of maintenance updates from IBM
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
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Without extensive configuration it is capable of automatically downloading, when available, entire maintenance levels and the latest security updates. It is also capable of comparisons against currently installed software, fix repositories and maintenance levels.
SUMA is capable of e-mail notification for currently available downloads.