US Patent No: 8,135,751

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Distributed computing system having hierarchical organization

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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.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES THINK, INC.ISLANDIA, NY519

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berliner, Brian Colorado Springs, CO 17 158
Church, Dann M Castle Rock, CO 5 19
Collins, Doreen E Monument, CO 6 28
Engquist, James D Colorado Springs, CO 19 83
Jackson, Jerry R Colorado Springs, CO 27 162
Lindley, Craig A Colorado Springs, CO 8 22
Nordby, Jonathan D Monument, CO 3 15
Resch, David L Colorado Springs, CO 4 18
Vosburgh, Craig A Colorado Springs, CO 4 18

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