Abstract: Described are improved systems, computer program products, and methods for a new local rolling online patching solution to a database server with minimized disruption to other instances during patching. For a one-node database server, it achieves single rolling online patching by starting a new instance of the same database from the newly patched home before shutting down the collocated instance running out of the old home.

Abstract: Software, methods, and systems for representing devices on a computer network are described. In one embodiment, the system of the invention includes a topology service. The topology service includes a protocol interface mechanism, an engine, and a database support mechanism. The topology service is coupled with a data storage mechanism. In a more specific embodiment, the protocol interface mechanism, engine, and database support mechanism each configured to operate as independent components.

Abstract: Software, methods, and systems for representing devices on a computer network are described. In one embodiment, the system of the invention includes a topology service. The topology service includes a protocol interface mechanism, an engine, and a database support mechanism. The topology service is coupled with a data storage mechanism. In a more specific embodiment, the protocol interface mechanism, engine, and database support mechanism each configured to operate as independent components.

Abstract: Software, method, and systems for representing devices on a computer network are described. In one embodiment the invention comprises a method which identifies devices on a computer network; creates topology objects configured to represent the devices; associates the topology objects with the identified devices; stores the associated topology objects in a database managed by a topology service. The embodiment further is capable of receiving an alarm notification regarding a device having an associated topology object stored in the database, extracting the topology object, and acting on said topology object update an alarm count in the topology object; propagate the alarm notice to other topology nodes associated with the topology object; store information related to the alarm and the database; and notifying other services on the computer network. Other embodiments update the relationships between the devices and associated topology objects stored in the database.