Method and apparatus for discovering application configuration files in a system
US8612389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44505
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for discovering application configuration files in a system. The method includes the steps of: obtaining a process identifier of an application in concern; comparing the obtained process identifier with a process identifier of a process for operating configuration files in the system; and determining configuration files to be the configuration files of the application in concern if the obtained process identifier is identical to the process identifier of a process for operating the configuration files in the system. Application configuration files can be automatically discovered and thereby monitored, such that the change of the application configuration files can be effectively and accurately detected, so as to facilitate a user to perform various subsequent operations.
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