Object oriented framework mechanism for discovery of computer systems in a network
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1. An apparatus coupled to a network for discovery of computer systems in the network, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one processor;
a memory coupled to the at least one processor; and
an object-oriented framework mechanism residing in the memory, the framework mechanism comprising a discovery configuration object and at least one discovery agent object, the discovery configuration object directing the at least one discovery agent object to discover computer systems in the network, and the discovery agent object discovers computer systems in the network.
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Abstract
An extensible Object-Oriented (OO) framework mechanism in an object-oriented programming system defines objects and classes used to discover and, if desired, validate computer systems in a network. The OO framework mechanism defines a discover configuration object and one or more discovery agent objects that cooperate to discover computer systems in the network. If desired, the OO framework mechanism may also define one or more candidate validator objects that validate the discovered computer systems for use with a particular application or program.
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1. An apparatus coupled to a network for discovery of computer systems in the network, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one processor;
a memory coupled to the at least one processor; and
an object-oriented framework mechanism residing in the memory, the framework mechanism comprising a discovery configuration object and at least one discovery agent object, the discovery configuration object directing the at least one discovery agent object to discover computer systems in the network, and the discovery agent object discovers computer systems in the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for discovery of computer systems in a network that is performed on an apparatus coupled to the network and comprising at least one processor coupled to a memory, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing an object-oriented framework mechanism residing in the memory, the framework mechanism comprising a discovery configuration object and at least one discovery agent object;
the discovery configuration object directing the at least one discovery agent object to discover computer systems in the network; and
the discovery agent object discovering computer systems in the network. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A program product for discovery of computer systems in a network, the program product comprising:
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an object-oriented framework mechanism providing a discovery configuration object and at least one discovery agent object, the discovery configuration object directing the at least one discovery agent object to discover computer systems in the network, and the discovery agent object discovers computer systems in the network; and
signal bearing media bearing the framework mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. An object-oriented framework mechanism for use in an apparatus that supports an object oriented programming environment and for discovering computer systems in a network, the framework mechanism comprising:
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a discovery configuration object that directs the at least one discovery agent object to discover computer systems in the network; and
the at least one discovery agent object that discovers computer systems in the network. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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