System Configuration Analysis
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1. A method comprising:
- comparing first configuration data for a first system with second configuration data compiled from analyzing a plurality of systems in a selected population; and
reporting anomalies associated with the first system, in response to determining that the first configuration data deviates from components determined to be common to the selected population.
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Abstract
In accordance with one embodiment, a method for detecting potential problems in the configuration or components of a complex system comprises comparing first configuration data for a first system with second configuration data compiled from analyzing a plurality of systems in a selected population; and reporting anomalies associated with the first system, in response to determining that the first configuration data deviates from components determined to be common to the selected population.
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25 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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comparing first configuration data for a first system with second configuration data compiled from analyzing a plurality of systems in a selected population; and reporting anomalies associated with the first system, in response to determining that the first configuration data deviates from components determined to be common to the selected population. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer program product comprising a computer useable medium having a computer readable program, wherein the computer readable program when executed on a computer causes the computer to:
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compare first configuration data for a first system with second configuration data compiled from analyzing a plurality of systems in a selected population; and report anomalies associated with the first system, in response to determining that the first configuration data deviates from components determined to be common to the selected population. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system comprising:
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a data storage medium in operational relationship with at least one controller comprising; a logic unit to compare first configuration data for a first system with second configuration data compiled from analyzing a plurality of systems in a selected population; and a logic unit to report anomalies associated with the first system, in response to determining that the first configuration data deviates from components determined to be common to the selected population. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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