Abstract: The image file constructing tool, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, provides a method of managing a configuration of at least a group of node. The method includes receiving a set of model configuration files. A data model, defining hardware entities and logical entities for a group of nodes, is partially configured as a function of the received model configuration files. The method also includes generating first node data as a function of the partially configured data model. The method also includes installing a specific environment in a machine having at least partially the configuration of the nodes of the group of nodes. The installed specific environment in the machine is utilized to create an archive object using the first node data. The method also includes completing the configuration of the data model dynamically. Second node data is generated as a function of the complete configured data model. The method further includes installing the specific environment in a group of nodes.

Abstract: A method and system of node location management in a distributed node system. A management server of a distributed node system includes a table manager, a node location manager, and a client manager. The table manager is adapted to load a first table including various information for node identifiers. The information includes: a location identifier, a hardware identifier, and configuration parameters. The node location manager is adapted to detect a new hardware identifier for a location identifier and to send a modification message to the table manager. The modification message comprises a new hardware identifier for a location identifier. Further, the table manager is adapted to update the first table responsive to a such modification message. The client manager is adapted to generate at least a second table in a client server according to the first table and to update the second table when the first table is updated.