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Self-managing computing system

  • US 20040059704A1
  • Filed: 09/20/2002
  • Published: 03/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer based method for managing at least one component in a computing environment, the method comprising:

  • identifying a particular functionality required by a first component in a data processing system;

    locating information in a directory regarding at least one additional component, wherein the at least one additional component is adapted to provide the particular functionality;

    negotiating terms by which the first component and the at least one additional component will operate; and

    binding with the at least one additional component to form a relationship with the at least one additional component so as to provide the particular functionality to the first component.

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