Managing Computer Network Resources
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1. A method of managing a computer network, comprising:
- assigning a goal to a software agent, wherein the goal is a programmatic expression of a predefined task for the software agent; and
dynamically modifying the assigned goal of the software agent according to a desired operational characteristic of the computer network.
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Abstract
Software agents are assigned goals in accordance with network policies that define a desired operational characteristic of a computer network. A software agent achieves its assigned goal by executing a predefined task. An assigned goal may be dynamically modified as necessary based on the actual operational characteristics of the network. The software agent may request further policy if it cannot achieve its assigned goal by performing the predefined task.
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17 Claims
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1. A method of managing a computer network, comprising:
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assigning a goal to a software agent, wherein the goal is a programmatic expression of a predefined task for the software agent; and dynamically modifying the assigned goal of the software agent according to a desired operational characteristic of the computer network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer network, comprising:
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a software agent having an assigned goal which is a programmatic expression of a predefined task for the software agent; an agent support mechanism to provide support to the agent; and a network control mechanism operable to dynamically modify the assigned goal of the agent based on a desired operational characteristic of the network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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