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Managing and classifying assets in an information technology environment using tags

US9922055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2012
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/085
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed below are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for managing and classifying assets in an information technology (“IT”) environment using a tag-based approach. The disclosed tag-based classification techniques can be implemented through a graphical user interface. Embodiments of the disclosed tag-based classification techniques can be used to allow a user to easily and quickly select and perform actions on groups of one or more assets (e.g., monitor policies, perform upgrades, etc.). For example, the tag-based classification techniques can automatically classify assets into “tag sets” (or “tagged sets”) based on node properties or user-selected criteria or conditions (e.g., criteria or conditions that are established in a user-created tagging profile or rule). The tagged assets can then be further filtered to identify even deeper relationships between the assets.

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