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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2006
David Pritchard, London, GB;
Michael S. Goodman, Charlotte, NC (US);
David Pritchard, London, GB;
Michael S. Goodman, Charlotte, NC (US);
Bank of America Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for monitoring grid-based computing resources are disclosed. Example embodiments provide for the determination and display of a variety of metrics. Data related to processor utilization by a plurality of applications is accumulated, aggregated, and normalized. At least one metric related to the use of the grid by the plurality of applications is assayed or otherwise determined from the aggregated, normalized data. An archive database for archival storage of at least some of the data can also be provided. In some embodiments, a Web server displays metrics via a Web page. In addition, provision can be made to verify the service level agreement (SLA) compliance of the various resources on the grid.