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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2007
Applicants:
Mythili K. Bobak, Lagrangeville, NY (US);
Tim A. Mcconnell, Lexington, KY (US);
Michael D. Swanson, Springfield, OR (US);
Inventors:
Mythili K. Bobak, Lagrangeville, NY (US);
Tim A. McConnell, Lexington, KY (US);
Michael D. Swanson, Springfield, OR (US);
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 10/00 (2012.01); G06Q 10/06 (2012.01); G06F 9/46 (2006.01); G06Q 50/18 (2012.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 10/06 (2013.01); G06F 9/46 (2013.01); G06Q 10/063 (2013.01); G06Q 10/0631 (2013.01); G06Q 50/188 (2013.01);
Abstract
Management of an Information Technology environment is facilitated by preparing the environment for management. The environment is prepared for a specific management goal, such as an availability goal or a performance goal. To prepare the environment, one or more recommended preparatory actions are selected, initiated and monitored. Resources associated with the actions are also monitored.