Method and system for improved in-line management of an information technology network
US8032620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0631
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method for leveraging human knowledge held by system administrators to support improved or optimal management of an information technology network. The present invention monitors and records the states and values key management indicators related to actions taken by a human system administrator in improving a perceived sub-optimal state of the information technology network. The present invention predicts the effect of command in situations later occurring, and optionally suggests actions to a system administrator. The method of the present invention optionally enables embodiments of the present invention to automatically select one or more preferred system commands and execute the selected command or commands.
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