Apparatus and methods for activity-based management of computer systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9798986
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13038501

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Apparatus and methods are disclosed for performing computer system management on an activity basis. In one embodiment, computer-system-related items are associated with at least one activity to be performed using the computer system. Then, management procedures are established for the at least one activity. Next, when the computer system is used to perform the at least one activity, the computer-system-related items associated with the at least one activity are managed in accordance with the management procedures established for the at least one activity. In another embodiment, apparatus and methods monitor patterns of use of a computer system. Using information gathered during monitoring operations, activity models are formulated, and for each activity model a management plan is devised. After management plans have been devised for each activity model, the use of the computer system is monitored to identify actions being performed with the computer system. The identified actions are then compared with the activity models to determine which activity model best fits the identified actions. Management of computer-system-related items associated with the activity is then performed using the management plan associated with the activity model that best fits the actions being performed with the computer system.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CORPORATION5705 COMMERCE BOULEVARD ALPHARETTA GA 30004

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Bantz, David F Portland, US 68 2694
Chefalas, Thomas E Somers, US 103 2385
Jalan, Srikant Cortlandt Manor, US 9 103
Mastrianni, Steven J Unionville, US 90 2746
Pickover, Clifford Alan Yorktown Heights, US 117 6187

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