Computer Associates Think, Inc.

Brian Berliner

James D Engquist

Jerry R Jackson

Dann M Church

Craig Andrew Vosburgh

Craig A Lindley

Doreen E Collins

David L Resch

Johnathan D Nordby

Jonathan D Nordby

A distributed computing system conforms to a multi-level, hierarchical organizational model. One or more control nodes provide for the efficient and automated allocation and management of computing functions and resources within the distributed computing system in accordance with the organization model. The model includes four distinct levels: fabric, domains, tiers and nodes that provide for the logical abstraction and containment of the physical components as well as system and service application software of the enterprise. A user, such as a system administrator, interacts with the control nodes to logically define the hierarchical organization of distributed computing system. The control nodes are responsible for all levels of management in accordance with the model, including fabric management, domain creation, tier creation and node allocation and deployment.

Distributed computing system having hierarchical organization

Automatically configuring a distributed computing system according to a hierarchical model

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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Brian Berliner