Abstract: The present invention optimizes the utilization of computer system resources by considering predefined performance targets of multithreaded applications using the resources. The performance and utilization information for a set of multithreaded applications is provided. Using the performance and utilization information, the invention determines overutilized resources. Using the performance information, the invention also identifies threads and corresponding applications using an overutilized resource. The priority of the identified threads using said overutilized resource is adjusted to maximise a number of applications meeting their performance targets. The adjustments of priorities are executed via a channel that provides the performance and utilization information.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for displaying components assigned to events produced by resources, includes: registering a new resource by generating a label to which is associated a system specific device identifier used by the new resource within a computing environment; storing in a mapping table the generated label identifying the registered new resource together with an associated system specific device identifier; and updating the mapping table by associating to the label any other system specific device identifier used by the new resource within the computing environment; receiving events produced by resources when being executed within the computing environment, each event being associated with a list of labels for the resources relevant for the generation of the event; and maintaining a tag cloud including different tags, the different tags including labels for the resources associated with the received events to be displayed as components.

Abstract: A method for authenticating an end user. The method comprising receiving a first userID and a first password from an end user. Next, attempting to authenticate the end user using the first userID and the first password provided. Finally, sending an error message to the end user in response to failing to authenticate the end user using the first userID and the first password wherein the error message comprises a first option and a second option. The first option comprising a first key combination that if entered would allow the end user to enter a second password and authenticate using the first userID and the second password. The second option comprising a second key combination that if entered would allow the end user to enter a second userID and a third password and authenticate using the second UserID and the third password.

Abstract: A backup method that uses snapshot delta views to create backups of a data collection is provided. The method comprises taking a first snapshot of the data collection, in response to determining that a previous snapshot used to create a backup does not exist; creating a backup of the data collection using the first snapshot, in response to determining that the previous snapshot does not exist; recording that the first snapshot was used as a source for the creation of a backup; and taking a second snapshot of the data collection, in response to determining that the previous snapshot that was used as a source for a backup does exist.

Abstract: A system and method for storing and restoring a data file using several storage media. The method begins with the step of generating several identical copies of the data file. The identical copies are stored on different storage media. The identical copies are subdivided into data portions according to a predetermined scheme. Selected data portions are simultaneously read out via different data channels from at least two different storage media. The data file is restored from the selected data portions.

Abstract: A system and method for storing and restoring a data file using several storage media. The method begins with the step of generating several identical copies of the data file. The identical copies are stored on different storage media. The identical copies are subdivided into data portions according to a predetermined scheme. Selected data portions are simultaneously read out via different data channels from at least two different storage media. The data file is restored from the selected data portions.

Abstract: A system and method for storing and restoring a data file using several storage media. The method begins with the step of generating several identical copies of the data file. The identical copies are stored on different storage media. The identical copies are subdivided into data portions according to a predetermined scheme. Selected data portions are simultaneously read out via different data channels from at least two different storage media. The data file is restored from the selected data portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and an infrastructure for performing repetitive data protection and a corresponding restore of data for block oriented data objects comprising several indexed segments. For implementing the invention, timestamps tk are set by a timer k. Only the first data modification of a segment is recorded, after a timestamp tk has been set, by storing the old data contents of said segment together with the segment index j and said timestamp tk as undo-log block in a first journal j0, before overwriting said segment with the modified new data. Besides, said undo-log blocks are transmitted to N journals ji for storing redundant undo-log information, with N>1 and i=0, . . . , N?1. According to the present invention for each journal ji journal-specific timestamps tk/i are generated, so that each journal ji is written for a different set of timestamps tk/i.

Abstract: A system and method for storing and restoring a data file using several storage media. The method begins with the step of generating several identical copies of the data file. The identical copies are stored on different storage media. The identical copies are subdivided into data portions according to a predetermined scheme. Selected data portions are simultaneously read out via different data channels from at least two different storage media. The data file is restored from the selected data portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for run monitoring of processes in a digital computer. In accordance with the present invention, time-stamped analysis data are manipulated such that the analysis data can be output in a freely selectable time sequence and at a freely selectable rate. This enables user-friendly run monitoring of backup operations.

Abstract: A foam part of an expandable plastic, in particular polyurethane or the like, for use as a cushioning element in a seating surface. The foam material has essentially homogeneous material properties, at least in the core of the foam part, and at least one insert with flat X-Y expansion is foamed into the core of the foam part essentially parallel to the seating surface. The insert is at least partially foamable by the expandable plastic, and has a specific elasticity in the X-direction and/or Y-direction.