Dynamic log for computer systems of server and services
First Claim
1. A method of administrating a computer system of at least one server and a plurality of services provided by the at least one server, the method comprising:
- receiving input data, wherein the input date describe a setup change of a server and identify the server;
determining a service that is affected by the setup change, wherein the determining includes analyzing relations between the at least one server and the plurality of services provide by the as least one server;
writing an entry into a log, wherein the entry includes the input data that identify the server, identification of the determined service, and the input data that describe the setup change; and
using the log to administrate the computer system.
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Abstract
The administration of a computer system of server and services is supported by providing entries in an administration log. The log helps to track the cause of a failed service to the relevant setup change of a server. In one aspect, the steps for perform such a tracking includes receiving input data that describe a setup change of a server and input date that identify the server, determining the service that is affected by the setup change, and writing a log entry that includes the input data and the identification of the affected service. In a further aspect, writing of the log entry is done in two parts, where the first part includes the input data that identify the server, the affected services, and a navigation link to the second part and where the second part includes the input data that describe the setup change.
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4 Claims
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1. A method of administrating a computer system of at least one server and a plurality of services provided by the at least one server, the method comprising:
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receiving input data, wherein the input date describe a setup change of a server and identify the server;
determining a service that is affected by the setup change, wherein the determining includes analyzing relations between the at least one server and the plurality of services provide by the as least one server;
writing an entry into a log, wherein the entry includes the input data that identify the server, identification of the determined service, and the input data that describe the setup change; and
using the log to administrate the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer program instructions for causing a computer to perform the method comprising:
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receiving input data, wherein the input date describe a setup change of a server and identify the server;
determining a service that is affected by the setup change, wherein the determining includes analyzing relations between the at least one server and the plurality of services provide by the as least one server;
writing an entry into a log, wherein the entry includes the input data that identify the server, identification of the determined service, and the input data that describe the setup change; and
using the log to administrate the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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