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Methods and apparatus for composite configuration item management in configuration management database

US7822785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/22
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus of managing a CMDB are provided. At least one composite CI is utilized in the CMDB. The at least one composite CI is represented as a graph of navigable relationships between one or more supporting elements in accordance with a template. The one or more supporting elements comprise at least a root element of the composite CI.

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