Patent ID: 7734588

Claim:
A method for creating management information specifications in a schema by a user, the method comprising: defining a first file using a metaschema, wherein the metaschema is represented in a schema definition format; defining a second file corresponding to the first file, wherein the second file comprises directives for depicting a plurality of elements of the metaschema, and wherein the plurality of elements define a dynamic form; displaying the dynamic form for obtaining user input, the dynamic form having a plurality of fields corresponding to the plurality of elements of the metaschema to specify management information specifications, the management information specifications being stored as a document corresponding to the metaschema; guiding the user in filling out the plurality of fields such that the management information specifications are syntactically and semantically correct; prompting the user to fill the plurality of fields with required information associated with the management information specifications; converting the document into a metaschema document, the metaschema document representing a schema, the schema comprising the management information specifications; compiling the management information specifications; and providing a checklist to the user so that the user can observe and validate the management information specifications.