Method and apparatus for shared management information via a common repository
October 29, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAutomatic storage of persistent objects in a relational schema Relational data base repository system for managing functional and physical data structures of nodes and links of multiple computer networks Method and system for generating a user interface adaptable to various database management systems System and procedure for concurrent database access by multiple user applications through shared connection processes Object-oriented system for program version and history database management system for various program components Patent #: 5659735 InventorsApplicationNo. 741152 filed on 10/29/1996US Classes:707/103R, Object-oriented database structure707/100, DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE707/104.1Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image)ExaminersPrimary: Black, Thomas G.Assistant: Mizrahi, Diane D. International ClassG06F 017/30AbstractA method and associated data constructs for sharing management information, stored in a common repository among multiple application programs. The present invention provides methods and structures for maintaining consistency and integrity of information shared among multiple application programs while allowing easier integration of management information relating to disparate aspects of enterprise management. Standard server programs are provided to serve client application programs by manipulating and retrieving information stored in the common repository. A meta-schema defines the structure of information stored in the common repository and permits extension of the information to incorporate data relevant to new application programs. In addition, tools are defined to permit developers to automate the creation of new server programs which manipulate and retrieve information stored in the common repository. The automatic generation of new server programs helps retain the consistency and integrity of management information achieved by application of the meta-schema structures.Other References
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