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Method, apparatus and computer program product for rule-based directed problem resolution for servers with scalable proactive monitoring

US8601318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2007
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2257
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method, apparatus and computer program product are configured to perform computer monitoring activities; to collect information regarding computer system status during the computer monitoring activities; to detect a problem in dependence on the information collected during the computer monitoring activities; and to determine whether to launch a diagnostic probe when the problem is detected. The monitoring activities may be performed on a periodic or event-driven basis. The determination whether to launch a diagnostic probe is based on a rule included in a hierarchy of rules. The hierarchy of rules is based on problem tickets; system logs; and computer system configuration information.

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