System and method for discovering managed information technology resources
US7984128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for managing an information technology (IT) resource comprises a managed object that represents the resource. At least one management interface is associated with the managed object. The management interface is configured with at least one component that represents a management feature for the resource. An attribute associated with the at least one component in the management interface indicates the presence of the management feature to a manager. The system provides a common, consistent facility for accessing management features of resources represented by a managed object configured with one or more management interfaces. The management interfaces allow manager to access information to monitor, audit, and control various aspects of the resources. Managers can also use information in the management interfaces to determine management attributes and relationships among related managed objects.
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