Abstract: A method for managing extents in a data storage system includes monitoring usage statistics for an extent residing on one or more powered-up storage devices. In the event the extent has not been accessed for specified period of time (as determined from the usage statistics), the method automatically compresses the extent and migrates the extent to an intermediate repository. Once the amount of data in the intermediate repository reaches a specified level, the method migrates the extent from the intermediate repository to one or more normally powered-down storage devices. If I/O is received for the extent while it resides in the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository, the method automatically migrates the extent from the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository to the normally powered-up storage devices. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for managing extents in a data storage system includes monitoring usage statistics for an extent residing on one or more powered-up storage devices. In the event the extent has not been accessed for specified period of time (as determined from the usage statistics), the method automatically compresses the extent and migrates the extent to an intermediate repository. Once the amount of data in the intermediate repository reaches a specified level, the method migrates the extent from the intermediate repository to one or more normally powered-down storage devices. If I/O is received for the extent while it resides in the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository, the method automatically migrates the extent from the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository to the normally powered-up storage devices. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for converting a synchronous interface into an asynchronous interface. The apparatus includes a receive module, a generate module, and a return module. The receive module receives a request for a transaction from a synchronous requester, the generate module generates a delaying object and a forwarding interface compatible with the requested return type, and the return module returns the delaying object with the forwarding interface to the requester. Additionally, services for implementing such an apparatus, system, and method are disclosed. Implementation of the apparatus, system, and method provide for increased computing performance, reduced application run time, and decreased usage of computing resources.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for rendering multiple segment hypertext script. An identification module identifies a plurality of segments in a hypertext script. Each segment is delimited by at least one tag and includes an instruction for rendering a segment display region that is a portion of a display image described by the hypertext script. A calculation module calculates display coordinates for each segment display region. The display coordinates specify the spatial location and dimensions of the segment display region. A format module formats each segment as an independently displayable formatted segment hypertext script configured to be displayed within the corresponding segment display region. A rendition module renders each formatted segment hypertext script within the corresponding segment display region as a Java object using Java functionality.

Abstract: A plurality of broadcast messages are sent from at least one node of a plurality of nodes of a network. A node is discovered based on a received message. An entry is stored, wherein the entry corresponds to the node and a timestamp that indicates a time at which the node was last discovered. A notification is made that the node is offline, in response to determining that a predetermined time has elapsed since the timestamp was last updated.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for rendering multiple segment hypertext script. An identification module identifies a plurality of segments in a hypertext script. Each segment is delimited by at least one tag and includes an instruction for rendering a segment display region that is a portion of a display image described by the hypertext script. A calculation module calculates display coordinates for each segment display region. The display coordinates specify the spatial location and dimensions of the segment display region. A format module formats each segment as an independently displayable formatted segment hypertext script configured to be displayed within the corresponding segment display region. A rendition module renders each formatted segment hypertext script within the corresponding segment display region as a Java object using Java functionality.