Patent ID: 7254750
Filing Date: 2007-08-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. In a network of multi-processors having a series of local systems operated by Client-Users wherein a series of defined operating policies (P) are stored along with acceptable parameter limits for each policy, a method for developing a health trend analysis of future possible problems in network resources comprising the steps of: (a) accessing a health counter value for the allowable upper boundary “U” for a selected operating policy (P); (b) accessing a health counter value for the allowable lower boundary “L” for said selected operating policy (P); (c) establishing, via a trend counter, a trend of upward or downward increases or decreases in the availability of system resources which includes the steps of: (d) acquiring a series of data points associated with said selected policy (P); (e) setting a counter limit “TCL” (Trend Counter Limit) to a value specified for the selected policy (P).