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Testing System, and a Method and Computer Program For Testing A System Management Program

  • US 20080244532A1
  • Filed: 03/17/2008
  • Published: 10/02/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A testing system for a system management program, wherein the testing system comprises a server with a one or more repeaters connected thereto;

  • and a one or more recipient devices and emulating devices connected to the repeaters, the emulating devices being configured to emulate a one or more of the recipient devices comprising;

    characterised in that the server is provided with a targeting means configured to provide a one or more target devices for the system management program, wherein the targeting means is configured to select the target devices from the recipient devices and the emulating devices; and

    to group the target devices accordingly;

    the repeaters are provided with a one or more control means configured to direct a one or more messages transmitted by the server to the target devices;

    wherein the recipient devices and emulating devices are provided with an execution means configured to execute a system management operation included in a message from the server on receipt of the message by the recipient devices and emulating devices; and

    wherein the recipient devices and emulating devices are further provided with a means of generating a report detailing the outcome of the system management operation and a means of transmitting the report to the server.

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