公开(公告)号：US08311991B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13105552

申请日：2011-05-11

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  Puthukode G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  Puthukode G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/063

Abstract: Near clones for a set of targeted computing systems are provided by determining a highest common denominator set of components among the computing systems, producing a pseudo-clone configuration definition, and realizing one or more pseudo-clone computing systems as partially configured backups for the targeted computing systems. Upon a planned failover, actual failure, or quarantine action on a targeted computing system, a difference configuration is determined to complete the provisioning of the pseudo-clone system to serve as a replacement system for the failed or quarantined system. Failure predictions can be used to implement the pseudo-clone just prior to an expected first failure of any of the targeted systems. The system can also interface to an on-demand provisioning management system to effect automated workflows to realize pseudo-clones and replacement systems automatically, as needed.

公开(公告)号：US08146083B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US11425892

申请日：2006-06-22

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley ,  Chakkalamattam Jos Paul

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley ,  Chakkalamattam Jos Paul

IPC: G06F9/46 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0631

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for processing tasks. A set of one or more tasks is presented on a user interface, wherein the set of tasks are part of a process. A set of one or more policies are associated. Each respective policy is associated with one or more of the set of tasks in which at least one of the tasks in the set of tasks is associated with a policy restricting modification of the task. The set of tasks and set of policies are sent to a flow engine, wherein the flow engine enforces performance of the set of tasks according to the set of policies.

Abstract translation: 用于处理任务的计算机实现的方法，装置和计算机可用程序产品。 在用户界面上呈现一组一个或多个任务，其中该组任务是进程的一部分。 一组一个或多个策略相关联。 每个相应的策略与一组任务相关联，其中该组任务中的至少一个任务与限制任务修改的策略相关联。 所述一组任务和一组策略被发送到流引擎，其中所述流引擎根据所述策略集执行所述一组任务的执行。

公开(公告)号：US08606659B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12341261

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  Puthukode G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Whitfield

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  Puthukode G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Whitfield

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/063

Abstract: A system for establishing and maintaining inventories of computing environment assets comprising one or more custom collector interfaces that detect movement of assets from one environment to another, and an inventory scanner which modifies inventories for each environment based on monitored asset movements. The present invention is of especial benefit to autonomic and on-demand computing architectures.

Abstract translation: 一种用于建立和维护计算环境资产清单的系统，包括一个或多个自动收集器接口，用于检测资产从一个环境到另一个环境的移动;以及库存扫描器，其基于监控的资产移动来修改每个环境的库存。 本发明对于自主和按需计算架构特别有利。

公开(公告)号：US20110214009A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US13105552

申请日：2011-05-11

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  P.G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  P.G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

IPC: G06F11/20

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/063

Abstract: Near clones for a set of targeted computing systems are provided by determining a highest common denominator set of components among the computing systems, producing a pseudo-clone configuration definition, and realizing one or more pseudo-clone computing systems as partially configured backups for the targeted computing systems. Upon a planned failover, actual failure, or quarantine action on a targeted computing system, a difference configuration is determined to complete the provisioning of the pseudo-clone system to serve as a replacement system for the failed or quarantined system. Failure predictions can be used to implement the pseudo-clone just prior to an expected first failure of any of the targeted systems. The system can also interface to an on-demand provisioning management system to effect automated workflows to realize pseudo-clones and replacement systems automatically, as needed.

Abstract translation: 通过确定计算系统中组件的最高公分母集，产生伪克隆配置定义，并实现一个或多个伪克隆计算系统作为目标计算系统的部分配置的备份来提供一组目标计算系统的近克隆 计算系统。 在目标计算系统上进行计划的故障切换，实际故障或隔离操作时，确定差异配置以完成伪克隆系统的供应，以用作故障或隔离系统的替换系统。 故障预测可用于在任何目标系统的预期首次故障之前实施伪克隆。 该系统还可以连接到按需配置管理系统，以实现自动化工作流程，以根据需要自动实现伪克隆和替换系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090099942A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12341261

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  P. G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Whitfield

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  P. G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Whitfield

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/063

Abstract: A system for establishing and maintaining inventories of computing environment assets comprising one or more custom collector interfaces that detect movement of assets from one environment to another, and an inventory scanner which modifies inventories for each environment based on monitored asset movements. The present invention is of especial benefit to autonomic and on-demand computing architectures.

Abstract translation: 一种用于建立和维护计算环境资产清单的系统，包括一个或多个自动收集器接口，用于检测资产从一个环境到另一个环境的移动;以及库存扫描器，其基于监控的资产移动来修改每个环境的库存。 本发明对于自主和按需计算架构特别有利。

公开(公告)号：US07281045B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10926585

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  David Werner Bachmann ,  Uzi Hardoon ,  Craig M. Lawton ,  Raymond P. Pekowski ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  Puthukode G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  David Werner Bachmann ,  Uzi Hardoon ,  Craig M. Lawton ,  Raymond P. Pekowski ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  Puthukode G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L67/1008 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1029

Abstract: A method and software for fulfilling a resource request in a data processing network includes specifying characteristics of the requested resource responsive to detecting the resource request. A set of attributes is then derived from the specified characteristics. The specified characteristics indicate broad or general properties of the needed resource while the derived attributes preferably indicate the hardware and software components of a resource ideally suited to fulfill the resource request. Attribute information associated an available resource is then evaluated against the attributes derived from the specified characteristics. An available resource is then selected, based on the evaluation, to satisfy the resource request. The attributes of the selected resource best match the attributes derived from the specified characteristics. The requested resource may be a server resource and specifying the characteristics of the requested resource may includes specifying a server type from a constrained set of server types.

Abstract translation: 用于在数据处理网络中完成资源请求的方法和软件包括响应于检测资源请求而指定所请求资源的特征。 然后从指定的特征导出一组属性。 指定的特征表示所需资源的广泛或一般属性，而派生属性优选地指示资源的硬件和软件组件理想地适于满足资源请求。 然后根据从指定特征导出的属性来评估与可用资源相关联的属性信息。 然后根据评估选择可用资源，以满足资源请求。 所选资源的属性最好地匹配从指定特征导出的属性。 请求的资源可以是服务器资源，并且指定所请求资源的特性可以包括从受限制的服务器类型集合指定服务器类型。

公开(公告)号：US20110289547A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US12784201

申请日：2010-05-20

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04L63/20 ,  H04L9/3297

Abstract: An approach receives a request from a user, typically a change implementer, on a computer system. The request includes a user identifier and a requested action. A current timestamp corresponding to a computer system clock is retrieved. Scheduled changes are retrieved from a data store accessible by the processor. The current timestamp is compared to the scheduled change periods. The requested action is allowed if the comparison reveals that the current timestamp is within one of the retrieved scheduled changes, and the requested action is denied if the comparison reveals that the current timestamp is outside of the retrieved scheduled change periods.

Abstract translation: 一种方法在计算机系统上接收来自用户（通常是变更实现者）的请求。 请求包括用户标识符和请求的动作。 检索对应于计算机系统时钟的当前时间戳。 从处理器可访问的数据存储器检索计划的更改。 将当前时间戳与计划的更改周期进行比较。 如果比较显示当前时间戳在所检索的计划的更改之一内，则所请求的动作被允许，并且如果比较显示当前时间戳在所检索的计划改变周期之外，则所请求的动作被拒绝。

公开(公告)号：US07953703B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US11060606

申请日：2005-02-17

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  P. G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Craig Lawton ,  Christopher Andrew Peters ,  P. G. Ramachandran ,  Lorin Evan Ullmann ,  John Patrick Whitfield

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/2028 ,  G06F11/2025 ,  G06F2201/85 ,  H04L41/0816

Abstract: Near clones for a set of targeted computing systems are provided by evaluating different configurations of the targeted computing systems including lists of installed hardware components and installed software components; determining a subset of components in common among the different configurations; determining an initial pseudo-clone configuration including the subset of components and excluding components which are not in common among the different target hardware configurations; for each of the targeted computing systems, producing a finish-out workflow of installation steps and components to be installed into an incompletely configured computer system according to the pseudo-clone configuration to produce an operational clone system; and outputting the pseudo-clone configuration and the workflow to a provisioning management system for subsequent realization of a pseudo-clone backup computing system and further subsequent realization of one or more operational clone systems.

Abstract translation: 通过评估目标计算系统的不同配置，包括已安装的硬件组件和已安装的软件组件的列表，提供了一组目标计算系统的近克隆; 确定不同配置中共同的组件子集; 确定包括组件子集的初始伪克隆配置，并排除不同目标硬件配置之间不共同的组件; 对于每个目标计算系统，根据伪克隆配置产生要安装到不完全配置的计算机系统中的安装步骤和组件的完成工作流，以产生操作克隆系统; 以及将所述伪克隆配置和所述工作流输出到供应管理系统，以用于后续实现伪克隆备份计算系统以及进一步后续实现一个或多个操作克隆系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070300224A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11425892

申请日：2006-06-22

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley ,  Chakkalamattam Jos Paul

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley ,  Chakkalamattam Jos Paul

IPC: G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0631

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for processing tasks. A set of one or more tasks is presented on a user interface, wherein the set of tasks are part of a process. A set of one or more policies are associated. Each respective policy is associated with one or more of the set of tasks in which at least one of the tasks in the set of tasks is associated with a policy restricting modification of the task. The set of tasks and set of policies are sent to a flow engine, wherein the flow engine enforces performance of the set of tasks according to the set of policies.

Abstract translation: 用于处理任务的计算机实现的方法，装置和计算机可用程序产品。 在用户界面上呈现一组一个或多个任务，其中该组任务是进程的一部分。 一组一个或多个策略相关联。 每个相应的策略与一组任务相关联，其中该组任务中的至少一个任务与限制任务修改的策略相关联。 所述一组任务和一组策略被发送到流引擎，其中所述流引擎根据所述策略集执行所述一组任务的执行。

公开(公告)号：US08453256B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12784201

申请日：2010-05-20

Applicant: Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley

Inventor： Vijay Kumar Aggarwal ,  Scott Stephen Dickerson ,  Adam Reudeau Holley

IPC: G06F7/04

CPC classification number: H04L63/20 ,  H04L9/3297

Abstract: An approach receives a request from a user, typically a change implementer, on a computer system. The request includes a user identifier and a requested action. A current timestamp corresponding to a computer system clock is retrieved. Scheduled changes are retrieved from a data store accessible by the processor. The current timestamp is compared to the scheduled change periods. The requested action is allowed if the comparison reveals that the current timestamp is within one of the retrieved scheduled changes, and the requested action is denied if the comparison reveals that the current timestamp is outside of the retrieved scheduled change periods.