Methods and systems for conducting processor health-checks

Details Methods and systems for conducting processor health-checks Methods and systems for conducting processor health-checks

2006-02-17

2009-10-20

Duncan, Marc (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S011000, C714S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07607040

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for conducting processor health-checks are provided. In one embodiment, a method for evaluating the status of a processor is provided. The method includes, for example, initializing and executing an operating system, de-allocating the processor from the available pool or system resources and performing a health-check on the processor while the operating system is executing.

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