Abstract: A Configuration Management DataBase (CMDB) is utilized when determining if resources, which are modeled in and managed by the CMDB, are in compliance with a new resource rule that affect how the resource operates. In one embodiment, the computer-implementable method includes the step of, in response to detecting a rule change, transmitting a new rule to a rule control logic in a resource management database, wherein the rule change changes a rule for an attribute of a resource in a data processing system, and wherein the resource management database describes attributes of resources in the data processing system.

Abstract: A Configuration Management DataBase (CMDB) is utilized to cause resources, which are modeled in and managed by the CMDB, to be in compliance with a newly implemented resource rule. In one embodiment, a computer-implementable method includes the step of, in response to detecting a rule change, transmitting a new rule to a rule control logic in a resource management database, wherein the rule change changes a rule for an attribute of a resource in a data processing system, and wherein the resource management database describes attributes of resources in the data processing system.

Abstract: A system and method for language-agnostic policy management. At least one policy associated with an event occurrence is identified. At least one policy engine associated with the at least one policy is identified. The at least one policy is evaluated by a policy engine of the associated at least one policy engine.

Abstract: A system and method for language-agnostic policy management. At least one policy associated with an event occurrence is identified. At least one policy engine associated with the at least one policy is identified. The at least one policy is evaluated by a policy engine of the associated at least one policy engine.

Abstract: A method of delivering role-appropriate policies. A policy management utility registers a policy in a policy directory that includes a pointer corresponding to a data storage location of the policy and metadata corresponding to the policy. The policy management utility stores the metadata and the pointer in the policy directory, which includes references to policy sources and policy artifacts that correspond to the policy sources. When a user requests information related to a policy, the policy management utility matches the role of the requestor with one of multiple pre-defined corporate roles stored in the policy directory. The policy management utility generates a role-appropriate view in a graphical user interface (GUI). The role-appropriate view corresponds to the role of the requester. The policy management utility provides information related to the policy request within the role-appropriate view.

Abstract: A Configuration Management DataBase (CMDB) is utilized to cause resources, which are modeled in and managed by the CMDB, to be in compliance with a newly implemented resource rule. In one embodiment, a computer-implementable method includes the step of, in response to detecting a rule change, transmitting a new rule to a rule control logic in a resource management database, wherein the rule change changes a rule for an attribute of a resource in a data processing system, and wherein the resource management database describes attributes of resources in the data processing system.

Abstract: A Configuration Management DataBase (CMDB) is utilized when determining if resources, which are modeled in and managed by the CMDB, are in compliance with a new resource rule that affect how the resource operates. In one embodiment, the computer-implementable method includes the step of, in response to detecting a rule change, transmitting a new rule to a rule control logic in a resource management database, wherein the rule change changes a rule for an attribute of a resource in a data processing system, and wherein the resource management database describes attributes of resources in the data processing system.

Abstract: A system and method for providing automatic scheduling and establishment of telephone conferences over a network such as the Internet. A user inputs conference information to a desktop application, and the scheduling, the contacting of participants, and the control of the conference are conducted automatically. If the conference is scheduled to dial out to the participants and is marked as a calendar entry, the desktop application stores the conference information, including the start/end time of a conference, the telephone numbers of the participants, the choice of service provider, and an account id. Once a teleconference calendar entry is created, the process starts and the conference is established automatically. At the scheduled time, the desktop application warns the user by running an alarm function to remind them of the time of the conference.