Priority task list
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1. A computer implemented method for presenting a priority task list for managing a computer network, the method comprising:
- applying a plurality of priority task instantiation rules against network status information;
identifying a priority task instantiation rule that is satisfied by the network status information, wherein the priority task instantiation rule is associated with a network administration task;
responsive to identifying that the priority task instantiation rule is satisfied by the network status information, adding a user interface element to the priority task list, wherein the user interface element is associated with a user interface for accomplishing the network administration task;
responsive to selection of the user interface element, presenting the user interface for accomplishing the network administration task; and
upon receipt of an indication from a user to remove the user interface element from the priority task list, removing the user interface element from the priority task list.
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Abstract
Tasks for managing a network can be displayed in a priority task list. Tasks can be selected for inclusion based on rules, such as rules relating to best practices. The rules can be applied against network status, usage status, user profiles, and the like. Upon selection of a user interface element in the priority task list, an appropriate user interface for accomplishing the task can be displayed.
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1. A computer implemented method for presenting a priority task list for managing a computer network, the method comprising:
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applying a plurality of priority task instantiation rules against network status information; identifying a priority task instantiation rule that is satisfied by the network status information, wherein the priority task instantiation rule is associated with a network administration task; responsive to identifying that the priority task instantiation rule is satisfied by the network status information, adding a user interface element to the priority task list, wherein the user interface element is associated with a user interface for accomplishing the network administration task; responsive to selection of the user interface element, presenting the user interface for accomplishing the network administration task; and upon receipt of an indication from a user to remove the user interface element from the priority task list, removing the user interface element from the priority task list. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer implemented method for presenting a priority task list for managing a computer network, the method comprising:
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applying a plurality of priority task instantiation rules against network status information; identifying a priority task instantiation rule that is satisfied by the network status information, wherein the priority task instantiation rule is associated with a network administration task; responsive to identifying that the priority task instantiation rule is satisfied by the network status information, adding a user interface element to the priority task list, wherein the user interface element is associated with a user interface for accomplishing the network administration task; responsive to selection of the user interface element, presenting the user interface for accomplishing the network administration task; receiving a preference indication from a user that a particular icon or color is to be used when displaying user interface elements for accomplishing the network administration task in the priority task list; and responsive to receiving the preference indication, displaying the icon or color for the user interface element.
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16. A system for presenting a priority task list for managing a computer network, the system comprising:
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in one or more computer-readable media, a plurality of task templates, the task templates specifying respective user interfaces for accomplishing respective tasks; in one or more computer-readable media, a plurality of priority task instantiation rules associated with respective task templates; a rule evaluator configured to determine whether current computer network conditions satisfy any of the priority task instantiation rules; and a priority task list user interface presenter configured to display a user interface element in a priority task list, wherein the user interface element is configured to present, when selected, a user interface for accomplishing a task specified in a task template associated with a rule determined to have been satisfied by the rule evaluator, and wherein the priority task list user interface presenter is configured to, upon completion of the network administration task, remove the user interface element from the priority task list. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. One or more computer-readable media comprising:
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a plurality of task templates, wherein at least one of the task templates is instantiable to present a user interface for accomplishing a task when invoked; and a plurality of priority task instantiation rules, wherein the priority task instantiation rules are associated with respective of the task templates; wherein the user interface for accomplishing the task comprises an advisory that additional licenses for a software product should be purchased and a user interface element for initiating purchase of additional licenses for the software product.
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