Hierarchical data encyclopedia
First Claim
1. A method in a computer system for managing a plurality of data records stored in a data base on said computer system, which data records are used by a plurality of users and processes operating in said computer system, wherein a migration of certain modified said data records between two areas of said data base is performed, said method comprising the steps of:
- creating a plurality of dictionaries, each of which identifies a set of logically related ones of said data records;
assigning said plurality of dictionaries in hierarchical order into at least two logical data bases within said data base, each said logical data base being accessible by said users and processes operating in said computer system; and
defining an encyclopedia that contains data that specifies a set of relationships between said plurality of dictionaries and said at least two logical data bases to regulate said migration of modifications to said data records between said plurality of data dictionaries within each of said at least two logical data bases.
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Abstract
A computer performed method for designing a system which allows multiple mainframe environments to be supported and managed within the overall system environment through the use of (1) one or more dictionary domains arranged in a hierarchy to model the mainframe environments and a target system release facility to move a process, system, subsystem or record and all its related records to another dictionary domain, and (2) a consolidated project data encyclopedia which is shared by all users and divided into 5 logical data bases and 1 access module, thus allowing access to projects in different stages of development on the same physical data bases. A migration facility allows the user to manage the orderly progression of entities through the development life cycle by moving entities between logical data bases.
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6 Claims
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1. A method in a computer system for managing a plurality of data records stored in a data base on said computer system, which data records are used by a plurality of users and processes operating in said computer system, wherein a migration of certain modified said data records between two areas of said data base is performed, said method comprising the steps of:
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creating a plurality of dictionaries, each of which identifies a set of logically related ones of said data records; assigning said plurality of dictionaries in hierarchical order into at least two logical data bases within said data base, each said logical data base being accessible by said users and processes operating in said computer system; and defining an encyclopedia that contains data that specifies a set of relationships between said plurality of dictionaries and said at least two logical data bases to regulate said migration of modifications to said data records between said plurality of data dictionaries within each of said at least two logical data bases. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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