Management of computing devices processing workflow stages of resource dependent workflow
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1. A computer-implemented method for implementing a resource dependent workflow, the method comprising:
- prior to loading a target operating system of a computing device implementing the method;
transmitting, from the computing device, a request to a workflow control device to receive software comprising computer-readable instructions for implementing a resource dependent workflow for configuring the computing device, wherein the resource dependent workflow comprises at least one workflow stage, and wherein the workflow control device instructs a plurality of computing devices, including the computing device, to attempt to implement the resource dependent workflow without guaranteeing access to at least one computing resource on which the at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow depends;
receiving the software at the computing device; and
implementing the resource dependent workflow at the computing device based at least in part on executing the computer-readable instructions of the software at the computing device, wherein executing of the computer-readable instructions further comprises the computing device implementing operations including;
receiving the at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow;
determining the at least one computing resource on which implementation of the at least one workflow stage is dependent;
requesting, from a resource control computing device associated with the at least one computing resource, authorization to access the at least one computing resource, wherein the resource control computing device is configured to allocate access by the computing device to the at least one computing resource during attempted implementation of the at least one workflow stage by the computing device, and wherein the at least one computing resource comprises a storage device storing the target operating system, a portion of the target operating system, one or more applications, one or more updates, or one or more device drivers;
receiving from the resource control computing device an indication of whether access to the at least one computing resource is granted;
if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated to be granted, processing the at least one workflow stage at least in part by accessing the at least one computing resource and installing the targeting operating system, the portion of the target operating system, the one or more applications, the one or more updates, or the one or more device drivers; and
if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated not to be granted, at least temporarily pausing processing of the at least one workflow stage.
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Abstract
Systems and method for the management of resource dependent workflows are provided. One or more resource control devices monitor usage of a computing resource by server computing devices. Each resource control device may direct a server computing device to proceed with a workflow or to pause processing a workflow. A resource control device may further direct a server computing device to take resource conserving actions. When a computing resource is determined to be available, a resource control device may direct a paused server computing device to resume a workflow.
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1. A computer-implemented method for implementing a resource dependent workflow, the method comprising:
prior to loading a target operating system of a computing device implementing the method; transmitting, from the computing device, a request to a workflow control device to receive software comprising computer-readable instructions for implementing a resource dependent workflow for configuring the computing device, wherein the resource dependent workflow comprises at least one workflow stage, and wherein the workflow control device instructs a plurality of computing devices, including the computing device, to attempt to implement the resource dependent workflow without guaranteeing access to at least one computing resource on which the at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow depends; receiving the software at the computing device; and implementing the resource dependent workflow at the computing device based at least in part on executing the computer-readable instructions of the software at the computing device, wherein executing of the computer-readable instructions further comprises the computing device implementing operations including; receiving the at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow; determining the at least one computing resource on which implementation of the at least one workflow stage is dependent; requesting, from a resource control computing device associated with the at least one computing resource, authorization to access the at least one computing resource, wherein the resource control computing device is configured to allocate access by the computing device to the at least one computing resource during attempted implementation of the at least one workflow stage by the computing device, and wherein the at least one computing resource comprises a storage device storing the target operating system, a portion of the target operating system, one or more applications, one or more updates, or one or more device drivers; receiving from the resource control computing device an indication of whether access to the at least one computing resource is granted; if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated to be granted, processing the at least one workflow stage at least in part by accessing the at least one computing resource and installing the targeting operating system, the portion of the target operating system, the one or more applications, the one or more updates, or the one or more device drivers; and if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated not to be granted, at least temporarily pausing processing of the at least one workflow stage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for implementing a resource dependent workflow comprising:
at least one computing device configured to, prior to loading a target operating system of the computing device; transmit a request to a workflow control device to receive software comprising computer-readable instructions for implementing a resource dependent workflow for configuring the at least one computing device, wherein the resource dependent workflow comprises at least one workflow stage, and wherein the workflow control device enables a plurality of computing devices, including the at least one computing device, to attempt to implement the resource dependent workflow without guaranteeing access to at least one computing resource on which the at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow depends; receive the software; and execute the computer-readable instructions of the software, wherein execution of the computer-readable instructions further configures the at least one computing device to; receive the at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow; determine at least one computing resource on which implementation of the at least one workflow stage is dependent; request, from a resource control computing device associated with the at least one computing resource, authorization to access the at least one computing resource, wherein the resource control computing device is configured to allocate access by the computing device to the at least one computing resource during attempted implementation of the at least one workflow stage by the computing device, and wherein the at least one computing resource comprises a storage device storing the target operating system, a portion of the target operating system, one or more applications, one or more updates, or one or more device drivers; receive from the resource control computing device an indication of whether access to the at least one computing resource is granted; if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated to be granted, process the at least one workflow stage at least in part by accessing the at least one computing resource and installing the targeting operating system, the portion of the target operating system, the one or more applications, the one or more updates, or the one or more device drivers; and if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated not to be granted, at least temporarily pause processing of the at least one workflow stage. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-readable, non-transient storage medium having computer-executable modules for implementing a resource dependent workflow, the computer-executable modules comprising:
a device initialization module in communication with at least one workflow control device, the device initialization module configured to, prior to loading a target operating system of a computing device executing the module; transmit a request to a workflow control device to receive a workflow processing module for implementing the resource dependent workflow, the resource dependent workflow utilized to configure the computing device, wherein the workflow control device instructs a plurality of computing devices, including the computing device, to attempt to implement the resource dependent workflow without guaranteeing access to at least one computing resource on which the at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow depends; receiving the workflow processing module; and cause the execution of the workflow processing module by the computing device, wherein the workflow processing module is configured to; receive at least one workflow stage of the resource dependent workflow; determine the at least one computing resource on which implementation of the at least one workflow stage is dependent; request, from a resource control computing device associated with the at least one computing resource, authorization to access the at least one computing resource, wherein the resource control device is configured to allocate access by the computing device to the at least one computing resource during implementation of the at least one workflow stage by the computing device, and wherein the at least one computing resource comprises a storage device storing the target operating system, a portion of the target operating system, one or more applications, one or more updates, or one or more device drivers; receive from the resource control computing device an indication of whether access to the at least one computing resource is granted; if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated to be granted, process the at least one workflow stage at least in part by accessing the at least one computing resource and installing the targeting operating system, the portion of the target operating system, the one or more applications, the one or more updates, or the one or more device drivers; and if access to the at least one computing resource is indicated not to be granted, at least temporarily pause processing of the at least one workflow stage. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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