Method for managing resources on a per user basis for UNIX based systems
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1. A method for managing resources in a computer network, comprising:
- defining the contents of a configuration file for each network user;
receiving a login identification from a user;
matching the user identity with the user configuration file; and
attaching network resources to a client computer based on the user identity and the contents of the user configuration file.
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Abstract
A method for managing resources in a computer network based on user identity is provided. A configuration file defining specific resources is created for each network user. When a user logs in on a client computer, an attachment program matches the user identification with the user'"'"'s configuration file and then attaches the resources listed within the file. When the user logs out, the program unattaches the resources, resetting the client back to its original state before login. This approach allows users to access their individual resource configurations from any client in the network.
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1. A method for managing resources in a computer network, comprising:
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defining the contents of a configuration file for each network user;
receiving a login identification from a user;
matching the user identity with the user configuration file; and
attaching network resources to a client computer based on the user identity and the contents of the user configuration file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28)
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13. A method for accessing resources in a computer network, comprising:
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logging in a user identification; and
receiving access to network resources based on an individualized configuration file.
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14. A computer program product in a computer readable medium for use in a data processing system for managing resources in a computer network, the computer program product comprising:
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instructions for defining the contents of a configuration file for each network user;
instructions for receiving a login identification from a user; and
instructions for matching the user identity with the user configuration file.
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18. A computer program product in a computer readable medium for use in a data processing system for managing resources in a computer network, the computer program product comprising:
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instructions for reading the contents of a user configuration file; and
instructions for attaching network resources to a client computer based on the user identity and the contents of the user configuration file.
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27. A system for managing resources in a computer network, comprising:
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means for defining the contents of a configuration file for each network user;
means for receiving a login identification from a user;
means for matching the user identity with the user configuration file; and
means for attaching network resources to a client computer based on the user identity and the contents of the user configuration file.
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