Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for selectively and programmatically provisioning resources on a computer network. A role-based access manager discovers one or more network resources. A provisioning manager then provisions the discovered network resources.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system, and computer program product for managing automated resource provisioning management systems. In an embodiment, the method begins by receiving a plurality of provisioning operations from a resource provisioning management system. Each of these provisioning operations is linked to a specific job. A determination is then made as to which jobs are to be managed. The jobs are then grouped together and job dependencies are identified. The jobs are then scheduled for execution. At the appropriate time, the jobs are invoked. The jobs are audited as they are being performed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus enhancing software catalog manageability, providing abstract software configuration, and desired state management. A first mechanism enhances software catalog manageability. The first mechanism includes a software model that separates metadata of software from actual binaries of the software. A second mechanism abstracts software configuration for automation. The second mechanism includes a hierarchical software resource template structure that specifies parameters, dependencies between parameters, features, options, and parameters that cannot be predefined. A third mechanism provides for desired state management and patch compliance assessments. The third mechanism checks against a server template or software resource in a data center model against what is installed on actual machines to determine compliance.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for selectively and programmatically provisioning resources on a computer network. A role-based access manager discovers one or more network resources. A provisioning manager then provisions the discovered network resources.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions are provided for enhancing software catalog manageability, providing abstract software configuration, and desired state management. A first mechanism is provided for enhancing software catalog manageability. The first mechanism includes a software model that separates metadata of software from actual binaries of the software. A second mechanism is provided for abstracting software configuration for automation. The second mechanism includes a hierarchical software resource template structure that specifies parameters, dependencies between parameters, features, options, and parameters that cannot be predefined. The template is consumed by user defined workflows to create actual software resources during deployment. A third mechanism is provided for desired state management and patch compliance assessments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system, and computer program product for managing automated resource provisioning management systems. In an embodiment, the method begins by receiving a plurality of provisioning operations from a resource provisioning management system. Each of these provisioning operations is linked to a specific job. A determination is then made as to which jobs are to be managed. The jobs are then grouped together and job dependencies are identified. The jobs are then scheduled for execution. At the appropriate time, the jobs are invoked. The jobs are audited as they are being performed.