IUpdateCategory
Use this interface to retrieve information and updates related to a category.
To retrieve this interface, call the following methods:
The IUpdateCategory interface is derived from the System.Object class.
Public Methods
The IUpdateCategory interface has the following public methods.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Equals(Object) | Determines if the specified Object is equal to the current Object. |
| GetHashCode() | Serves as a hash function for a particular type. GetHashCode is suitable for use in hashing algorithms and data structures like a hash table. |
| GetParentUpdateCategory() | Retrieves the parent category of this category. |
| GetSubcategories() | Retrieves the subcategories of this category. |
| GetType() | Retrieves the Type of the current instance. |
| GetUpdates() | Retrieves a list of updates that belong to this category and its descendent categories. |
| GetUpdates(ApprovedStates) | Retrieves a list of updates that belong to this category and its descendent categories. |
| ToString() | Retrieves a String that represents the current Object. |
Public Properties
The IUpdateCategory interface has the following public properties.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| ArrivalDate | Retrieves the date and time the category was added. |
| Description | Retrieves the description of the category. |
| DisplayOrder | Retrieves the order in which the category is displayed relative to its siblings. |
| Id | Retrieves the unique identifier of the category. |
| ProhibitsSubcategories | Retrieves a value that indicates if the category allows subcategories. |
| ProhibitsUpdates | Retrieves a value that indicates if the category allows child updates. |
| ReleaseNotes | Retrieves the release notes for the category. |
| Title | Retrieves the title of the category. |
| Type | Retrieves the type of the category. |
Requirements
| Server | Requires Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server SP4 and later. |
| Namespace | Defined in Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration. |
| Assembly | Requires Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration (in Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration.dll). |
| .NET Framework | Requires .NET Framework 1.1. |