Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-28
2009-08-04
Cottingham, John R. (Department: 2167)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C709S210000, C709S203000, C711S117000, C715S716000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07571154
ABSTRACT:
A distributed computing system conforms to a multi-level, hierarchical organizational model. One or more control nodes provide for the efficient and automated allocation and management of computing functions and resources within the distributed computing system in accordance with the organization model. A user, such as a system administrator, interacts with the control nodes to logically define the hierarchical organization of distributed computing system. The control node includes an automation subsystem having one or more rule engines that provide autonomic control of the application nodes in accordance with a set of one or more rules. A pluggable, application-specific application matrix is selected and installed within the control node. The application matrix contains a logical definition of the applications, and parameters for controlling the deployment of the applications within the distributed computing system.
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Emeis Mark W.
Jackson Jerry R.
Arjomandi Noosha
Cassatt Corporation
Cottingham John R.
Shumaker & Sieffert P.A.
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