Let's say I have some Unix clients at NetBackup v5.1MP2, that I use the 
"install on local computer" method of installing/updating my NetBackup 
client software, and use the Java GUI on the client.

Now we have a Symantec/Veritas security alert of an "execute arbitrary 
code" bug and fix(es).  And now I go see what is necessary to install 
the patch ...

Am I reading the documentation correctly?  I think it says I must update 
each client to MP3, then to MP3A, and then to MP3AS0949.  

And by implication, this means that if I install on a new client, I 
install from the 5.1 CD, patch to MP3, patch to MP3A, and patch to 
MP3AS0949.   This is getting quite ridiculous! :-(

I hope I'm missing something.  If not, maybe it's time for customers to 
demand better delivery of the product (such as a single self-installing 
executable that installs and/or updates in one fell swoop)?

cheers, wayne