Patents by Inventor Glen Tindal
Glen Tindal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9391802Abstract: Prior to a first configuration change of a first resource, such as a network resource of a network, a processor determines a first performance metric of a second resource, such as a second network resource of the network. The first configuration change does not result in complete failure or fault of the second resource. Subsequent to the first configuration change of the first resource, the processor determines a second performance metric of the second resource and compares the second performance metric to at least one of the first performance metric and a service objective to yield comparison results. Based on the comparison results, the processor can cause a second configuration change of the first resource. The second configuration change of the first resource can revert a configuration of the first resource to its state prior to the first configuration change.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Randy George, Edith H. Stern, Glen Tindal
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Publication number: 20150304166Abstract: Prior to a first configuration change of a first resource, such as a network resource of a network, a processor determines a first performance metric of a second resource, such as a second network resource of the network. The first configuration change does not result in complete failure or fault of the second resource. Subsequent to the first configuration change of the first resource, the processor determines a second performance metric of the second resource and compares the second performance metric to at least one of the first performance metric and a service objective to yield comparison results. Based on the comparison results, the processor can cause a second configuration change of the first resource. The second configuration change of the first resource can revert a configuration of the first resource to its state prior to the first configuration change.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Randy George, Edith H. Stern, Glen Tindal
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Patent number: 8769342Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and easily capturing data dumps generated by a network device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a storage management device is disposed between a network device and a storage device. The network device is programmed with a virtual address that is associated with the storage management device. Upon generating a data dump, the network device writes the data dump to the virtual address where the storage management device receives the data dump and redirects it to a long-term storage location. Additionally, the storage management device can generate a record of each data dump that indicates the network device that generated the data dump and where the data dump was stored.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk
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Publication number: 20120272102Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and easily capturing data dumps generated by a network device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a storage management device is disposed between a network device and a storage device. The network device is programmed with a virtual address that is associated with the storage management device. Upon generating a data dump, the network device writes the data dump to the virtual address where the storage management device receives the data dump and redirects it to a long-term storage location. Additionally, the storage management device can generate a record of each data dump that indicates the network device that generated the data dump and where the data dump was stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk
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Patent number: 8219662Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and easily capturing data dumps generated by a network device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a storage management device is disposed between a network device and a storage device. The network device is programmed with a virtual address that is associated with the storage management device. Upon generating a data dump, the network device writes the data dump to the virtual address where the storage management device receives the data dump and redirects it to a long-term storage location. Additionally, the storage management device can generate a record of each data dump that indicates the network device that generated the data dump and where the data dump was stored.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk
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Publication number: 20090282129Abstract: A system and method for communicating with network devices without regard to the device type and/or manufacturer is described. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a global graphical user interface (GUI) for communicating with various network devices. The global GUI includes an intuitive interface driven by a template library. For each device type and each device manufacturer, this template library can store both the attribute fields required for device configuration and the format for communicating those attribute fields. When a network administrator wants to communicate with a particular network device, the template associated with that device can be retrieved from the template library. The network administrator can then populate the attribute fields of that template with the appropriate data. This attribute data can be formatted and provided to the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: Glen Tindal
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Publication number: 20080065772Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the use of network resources is described. In one embodiment, an enterprise first requests provisioning of network resources for a particular transaction. Responsive to that request, network resources are dynamically configured to meet the enterprise's request. When the transaction is complete, the network resources are returned to a default state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery Schenk
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Patent number: 7313625Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the use of network resources is described. In one embodiment, an enterprise first requests provisioning of network resources for a particular transaction. Responsive to that request, network resources are dynamically configured to meet the enterprise's request. When the transaction is complete, the network resources are returned to a default state.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Intelliden, Inc.Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk
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Publication number: 20070244997Abstract: A system and method for communicating with network devices without regard to the device type and/or manufacturer is described. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a global graphical user interface (GUI) for communicating with various network devices. The global GUI includes an intuitive interface driven by a template library. For each device type and each device manufacturer, this template library can store both the attribute fields required for device configuration and the format for communicating those attribute fields. When a network administrator wants to communicate with a particular network device, the template associated with that device can be retrieved from the template library. The network administrator can then populate the attribute fields of that template with the appropriate data. This attribute data can be formatted and provided to the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventor: Glen Tindal
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Publication number: 20070244998Abstract: A system and method for communicating with network devices without regard to the device type and/or manufacturer is described. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a global graphical user interface (GUI) for communicating with various network devices. The global GUI includes an intuitive interface driven by a template library. For each device type and each device manufacturer, this template library can store both the attribute fields required for device configuration and the format for communicating those attribute fields. When a network administrator wants to communicate with a particular network device, the template associated with that device can be retrieved from the template library. The network administrator can then populate the attribute fields of that template with the appropriate data. This attribute data can be formatted and provided to the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventor: Glen Tindal
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Publication number: 20070233826Abstract: A method and apparatus to configure, monitor and manage network devices without regard for device type and/or manufacturer is disclosed. One implementation of this embodiment includes a network manager unit disposed between the network administrator and the network devices. The network manager unit allows the administrator to holistically view, configure and manage an entire network without regard to device type and/or manufacturer. The administrator can implement this holistic approach with the use of a central repository for all configuration information and/or a central posting location for all network events.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery Schenk
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Publication number: 20060080434Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the use of network resources is described. In one embodiment, an enterprise first requests provisioning of network resources for a particular transaction. Responsive to that request, network resources are dynamically configured to meet the enterprise's request. When the transaction is complete, the network resources are returned to a default state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery Schenk
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Publication number: 20060031435Abstract: A system and method for communicating with network devices without regard to the device type and/or manufacturer is described. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a global graphical user interface (GUI) for communicating with various network devices. The global GUI includes an intuitive interface driven by a template library. For each device type and each device manufacturer, this template library can store both the attribute fields required for device configuration and the format for communicating those attribute fields. When a network administrator wants to communicate with a particular network device, the template associated with that device can be retrieved from the template library. The network administrator can then populate the attribute fields of that template with the appropriate data. This attribute data can be formatted and provided to the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventor: Glen Tindal
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Publication number: 20060031434Abstract: A system and method for communicating with network devices without regard to the device type and/or manufacturer is described. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a global graphical user interface (GUI) for communicating with various network devices. The global GUI includes an intuitive interface driven by a template library. For each device type and each device manufacturer, this template library can store both the attribute fields required for device configuration and the format for communicating those attribute fields. When a network administrator wants to communicate with a particular network device, the template associated with that device can be retrieved from the template library. The network administrator can then populate the attribute fields of that template with the appropriate data. This attribute data can be formatted and provided to the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventor: Glen Tindal
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Publication number: 20020069271Abstract: A method and apparatus to configure, monitor and manage network devices without regard for device type and/or manufacturer is disclosed. One implementation of this embodiment includes the steps of receiving an event notification at a central event posting location; storing the received event notification; associating a status indicator with the received event notification; and monitoring the status indicator to determine whether the status indicator includes a completion indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk
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Publication number: 20020069340Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and easily capturing data dumps generated by a network device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a storage management device is disposed between a network device and a storage device. The network device is programmed with a virtual address that is associated with the storage management device. Upon generating a data dump, the network device writes the data dump to the virtual address where the storage management device receives the data dump and redirects it to a long-term storage location. Additionally, the storage management device can generate a record of each data dump that indicates the network device that generated the data dump and where the data dump was stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk
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Publication number: 20020069291Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the use of network resources is described. In one embodiment, an enterprise first requests provisioning of network resources for a particular transaction. Responsive to that request, network resources are dynamically configured to meet the enterprise's request. When the transaction is complete, the network resources are returned to a default state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk
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Publication number: 20020069367Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a configuration record for a network device is described. One implementation involves receiving general configuration information and vendor-specific configuration information about a network device. This general and vendor-specific configuration information can be used to generate a configuration record unique to the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Glen Tindal, Jeffery A. Schenk