Behavior adjustment based on capabilities of a downstream server

US11068905B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Red Hat, Inc. · US

Inventors

• William Otto Poteat, III · Raleigh, US
• Devan C. Goodwin · Halifax, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 20, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 5, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q2220/18
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and techniques are disclosed for controlling access to a subscription. An example method includes receiving a set of capabilities of a downstream server and storing the set of capabilities in a distributor record. The distributor record is a representation of the downstream server and includes the set of capabilities and a set of subscriptions assigned to the distributor record. The method also includes receiving a request to assign a subscription to the distributor record. The subscription is subject to a licensing agreement. The method further includes determining, based on the set of capabilities, whether the downstream server has the capability to enforce the licensing agreement. The method also includes when the downstream server is determined to have the capability to enforce the licensing agreement, assigning the subscription to the distributor record.