Aggregation-based management of a distributed business process application
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1. A system for managing an application set, comprising:
- a wrapper that designates each of a plurality of components as a member of the application set, such that the application set includes at least one stand-alone executable application and each member of the application set cooperates with at least one other member such that the application set functions as a single integrated unit; and
a control module that uses an interface to manage at least one of the plurality of components.
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Abstract
A system for managing an application set is disclosed. The system includes a wrapper that designates a component as belonging to the application set and an interface that provides access to the component. The system also includes a control module that uses the interface to manage the component. Methods of using the system are also provided.
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1. A system for managing an application set, comprising:
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a wrapper that designates each of a plurality of components as a member of the application set, such that the application set includes at least one stand-alone executable application and each member of the application set cooperates with at least one other member such that the application set functions as a single integrated unit; and
a control module that uses an interface to manage at least one of the plurality of components. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for managing a set of cooperating computing components as a single entity, comprising:
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designating each of a plurality of cooperating computing components as a member of an application set that functions as an single unit; and
using an application set control module to affect operation of at least one member of the application set. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for managing a set of cooperating computing components as a single entity, comprising:
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means for designating each of a plurality of cooperating computing components as a member of an application set that functions as a single unit; and
using an application set control module to affect operation of at least one member of the application set. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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