Apparatus and method of providing a pluggable user interface

Details Apparatus and method of providing a pluggable user interface Apparatus and method of providing a pluggable user interface

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Zhen, Wei Y. (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Managing software components

C717S121000, C717S122000, C715S733000, C715S759000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06990655

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for interfacing an existing system management software user interface with a new system management software utility are provided. The method and apparatus comprises a cross-referencing table that is used to translate communication between the user interface and the new system management software utility using a set of specifications from both the user interface and the new utility.

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