Change management of interfaces in distributed computer systems

Details Change management of interfaces in distributed computer systems Change management of interfaces in distributed computer systems

2004-10-28

2009-12-01

Zhen, Wei Y (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Plural version management

C717S168000, C709S203000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07627867

ABSTRACT:
Mechanisms for change management of interfaces in a distributed computer system are provided in which there are multiple versions of an interface describing communication between distributed client and server applications. The mechanisms include providing an indication with a response to an operation of an interface that an alternative interface is available. The information can include: a time interval in which a client application must contact a server application using the version of the interface, a reference to a succeeding version of the interface; and/or an indication of an expiry date and time of an interface. The interface itself is used to communicate version and validity information and change to client applications.

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