Abstract: Systems and methods for generating usage statistics in a distributed information processing environment are implemented. These include, respectively, circuitry and steps for generating usage statistical information that include, respectively circuitry and steps for starting an log file parser on each server of a set of servers in a distributed information processing environment. Usage information is retrieved from a database file generated by the log file parser, and preselected usage statistical information generated from the usage information from the database file.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling invalid password attempts in a multiple replica computer system environment is presented. A centralized strikeout server receives failed login attempts from the multiple replica servers over a secure sockets layer (SSL) connection. The centralized strikeout server tracks the number of failed login attempts over a configurable login tracking period. If the number of failed login attempts exceeds the number of failed login attempts allowed, the centralized server revokes the password corresponding to the user id which exceeded the number of failed login attempts allowed. Password revocation message are sent to one or more login servers. Cleanup processing removes older failed login attempts that occurred outside the login tracking period. Digital signatures, or certificates, are used to authenticate computer systems to one another.