Description of the patch tool

Last Updated : May 31, 2015 |
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Use the amspatch command-line tool to apply the QFE patches to the system.
The tool usage is as follows:
amspatch [apply | remove | info | list | fullinfo] [options]
The following table lists the typical usage of the tool:
Command
Description
amspatch list [applied | available | all]
Lists the patches on the system.
The available patches are present in the QFE directory. You can apply these patches to the installed software when required.
amspatch info [patchname | applied | available | all] [-h]
Provides detailed information about a patch or list of patches.
The -h option includes the detailed history of the patch on the current system.
amspatch apply patchname [-v]
Applies the specified patch to the system.
Apply patches in numerical order.
You can specify all as the patch name to apply all available patches.
The -v option specifies verbose output. The verbose output is always recorded in the history log.
amspatch remove patchname [-v]
Removes the specified patch from the system.
Remove patches in reverse numerical order.
The -v option specifies verbose output. The verbose output is always recorded to the history log.