Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
Gaffin, Jeffrey (Department: 2182)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
C370S254000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06892231
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for determining the validity of a global configuration file. In order to verify the global configuration file, the configuration file is first “flattened.” To flatten the configuration file, the rules in the first block of the configuration file are identified. A settings file is then created with the rules set as true. The normal configuration process is then performed on the configuration file. The resulting settings file constitute the flattened settings for the block and are associated with the block. A determination is then made as to whether any conflicting settings, inconsistently set related settings, or syntax errors exist within the flattened settings. If any such settings do exist, an error message is generated. This process is then repeated for each block in the configuration file so that flattened settings are created for each block. A testing block may also be utilized to identify problems with the settings file generate by the testing block. Reverse queries may also be performed on the settings file. Changes in the flattened configuration files caused by changes in the global configuration file can also be identified. The flattened files may also be used to simplify the server computer configuration process.
REFERENCES:
patent: 6598057 (2003-07-01), Synnestvedt et al.
patent: 6725367 (2004-04-01), Morrison et al.
patent: 20020021675 (2002-02-01), Feldmann
patent: 20020103631 (2002-08-01), Feldmann et al.
Black et al., “Verifying Resilient Software,”Proceedings of the 30th Hawaiian International Conference on System Sciences, 5:262-266, 1997.
Dilley et al., “Web Server Performance Measurement and Modeling Techniques,”Performance Evaluation, 33(1):5-26, 1998.
Gavish et al., “Configuration of Fully Replicated Distributed Database System Over Wide Area Networks,”Annals of Operations Research, 36:167-191, 1992.
Kanodia et al., “Multi-Class Latency-Bounded Web Servers,”2000 International Workshop on Quality of Service, pp. 231-239.
Kramer, “Knowledge-Based Configuration of Computer Systems Using Hierarchical Partial Choice,”Third International Conference, IEEE Computer Society, Nov. 5-8, 1991, San Jose, CA, pp. 368-375.
Maryanski, “Data-Server Design Issues,”AFIPS Conference Proceedings, 1982 National Computer Conference, 51:429-438, Jun. 7-10, 1982.
Mazingo, “Internet Server Load Balancing,”Digital Systems Report,21(2):27-29, 1999.
Schroeder et al., “Scalable Web Server Clustering Technologies,”IEEE Network, 14(3):38-45, 2000.
Christensen O 'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC
Gaffin Jeffrey
Martinez David
Microsoft Corporation
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for verifying the contents of a global... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for verifying the contents of a global..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for verifying the contents of a global... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3433875