Preventing deadlock in a policy-based computer system
US7472180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0894
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and mechanisms for preventing deadlock in a policy-based computer system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes various machine-implemented steps, such as a step of receiving policy information based upon decisions about system configurations. At least one policy includes at least one action that has a post condition. Satisfaction of the post condition triggers at least one subsequent action or decision. The policy includes an indication whether the at least one subsequent action or decision should proceed if the action fails to satisfy the post condition. The at least one action is executed. Then, if the action fails to satisfy the post condition, a determination is made whether the at least one subsequent action or decision can proceed based upon the indication.
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