Determining and using capabilities of a computer system

Details Determining and using capabilities of a computer system Determining and using capabilities of a computer system

2005-04-22

2010-06-22

Zhen, Wei Y (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Testing or debugging

C717S120000, C717S126000, C717S131000, C716S030000, C716S030000, C716S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07743365

ABSTRACT:
Techniques and tools for rating computer products, and communicating the rating between users, manufactures, vendors, and/or testing organizations, are described. A rating for hardware, software, clusters of computers, servers, and other computing products can be determined by comparing the system's attributes, capabilities, and features with rating requirements. A rating level is determined for the computer products based on a set of requirements and analysis of the products (e.g., by a computer running a rating tool). Once the computer product is rated, its “score” can be compared to other computing products to determine compatibility.

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