Abstract: Task-oriented management is provided for managing server configuration settings. The server configuration settings are logically grouped into a set of tasks. User interface elements are mapped to each task in the set of tasks. The task represented by a user interface element is also mapped to one or more of the server configuration settings. The task list is displayed that includes each of the mapped tasks. When a task is selected, a user interface page module is displayed. Using the user interface page module, the server configuration settings that correspond to the task are modified as the task is completed when the user selects corresponding actions as the user is guided through the task.

Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that improve the creation of diagrams. The user can select an option to create a diagram based on existing inventory, such as a network inventory. Details about the inventory are retrieved from one or more databases and/or files. The diagram is laid out in a snaking S tree to increase the number of attach points for a given diagram size. Each node on the diagram can include a graphic that represents a type, such as a machine type, and a label that summarizes the most important properties. Different graphics are used to represent different types of inventory, such as network equipment. To reduce clutter on the diagram, some inventory is grouped together on a single node to represent multiple pieces of the same type of inventory. The diagram can be submitted to other software programs for further analysis of the data contained therein.