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Methods and Systems of Tracking and Verifying Records of System Change Events in a Distributed Network System

  • US 20160294633A1
  • Filed: 06/15/2016
  • Published: 10/06/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting orphaned resources on a host device component of a distributed network system, the method comprising:

  • observing one or more update messages transmitted within the distributed network system, the update messages comprising state information for resources located on the host;

    generating a record of the state of the resources located on the host based on the observed update messages, wherein the generated record of state indicates utilization of the individual resources;

    receiving a resource list from the host on a periodic basis, the resource list comprising a listing of resources supported by the host; and

    comparing the resource list with the record of the state of the resources to identify individual orphaned resources that are supported by the host but are not utilized.

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