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hot patch

noun

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  1. A patch (software fix) which is applied to a system while it is running, without the need…

    A patch (software fix) which is applied to a system while it is running, without the need to reboot the system to complete the patching process.

    • The use of hot patches allows the server to be kept fully up-to-date without any reboot-induced downtime.

  2. A repair for cracks and potholes in a paved surface involving filling them with hot,…

    A repair for cracks and potholes in a paved surface involving filling them with hot, molten asphalt concrete.

  3. To install a hot patch (of either sense).

    • Hot patching is easiest in the summer, when the asphalt is easier to keep hot during the application process.

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