Independent log containment hierarchy

Details Independent log containment hierarchy Independent log containment hierarchy

1999-06-11

2003-12-02

Amsbury, Wayne (Department: 2171)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C709S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06658420

ABSTRACT:

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TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a system for distinction between relative names and full names of objects in a computer network system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Presently, a log server uses a systemId identifier to identify objects and other entities associated with a log record, as part of a “log containment hierarchy.” A log server creates all logs only under ‘/system’ object instance and uses the logId corresponding to a relative distinguished name (RDN) to distinguish one log record from another. Use of an RDN, rather than a full distinguished name (FDN), to distinguish log records limits the number of names that can be distinguished in such a system. What is needed is a log record system that allows distinction between user or object names but maintains sufficient flexibility to allow operation under the older (RDN) system as well. Preferably, the system should allow establishment of logging module, or log, at different object levels.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
These needs are met by the invention, which provides a system creating logs under, other than, and in addition to, the ‘/system’ object instance. This is implemented, in part, by reconfiguring the log server to refer to an FDN for a log, rather than referring to the log by an RDN. This permits reference to object instances other than systemId=“SYS” at level 0, which is usually located just below the root level or its equivalent. A log is referred to using any user-defined naming root (referred to herein simply as “TOP”). A log can now reside in multiple branches of the management information tree (MIT), distinguished by use of an FDN to refer to all object levels in a path that reaches the particular log sought. An example would be the specifications

etworkId/managedElement/logId=string“LOGA”
and
/systemId/logId=string“LOGA”,
which may refer to and obtain access to the same log, using different FDN designations.


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