Abstract: Logging data to a database involves gathering log data from one or more applications executing on a first data-processing arrangement. The log data is gathered via a data-gathering utility executing on a first data-processing arrangement. The log data is sent via a network to a Web services interface of a log server. The log data is stored in a database accessible by the log server. The status of the first data processing arrangement is determined based on the log data stored in the database.

Abstract: An information card and method of use in connection with external devices and networks is provided. One method embodiment includes storing a variety of user information including a social security number, a driver license record, and a bank account record in a memory on the card. The method further includes selectably communicating the variety of user information in a manner detectable external to the card. And, the method includes selectably updating the variety of user information stored on the card based on user input.