Abstract: Methods, systems, and/or devices for executing functions in a text field are described. In some embodiments, a method may comprise displaying a field in an application running on a client device and accepting entry of text containing a predefined combination of characters followed by a keyword into the field, where the keyword corresponds to a function to be performed. A user-interface element based on the text is displayed and requests user input regarding the function. The user input is received and the function is performed in accordance with the input.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and/or devices for executing functions in a text field are described. In some embodiments, a method may comprise displaying a field in an application running on a client device and accepting entry of text containing a predefined combination of characters followed by a keyword into the field, where the keyword corresponds to a function to be performed. A user-interface element based on the text is displayed and requests user input regarding the function. The user input is received and the function is performed in accordance with the input.

Abstract: An administrative authority for virtual machines can send one or more delegated policy settings to a virtual machine manager. The virtual machine manager can in turn send management instructions that include the one or more policy settings to one or more virtual machine hosts. As such, a user's request for a virtual machine at a virtual machine host can be granted or denied based on the delegated policy settings. The policy settings can be updated periodically, and can include additional information about starting, stopping, expiring, saving, or even deleting virtual machines by particular users, as well as users accessing from particular locations. In addition, an agent operating at the virtual machine host can monitor and report virtual machine activity, to ensure unauthorized virtual machines are quickly stopped and reviewed until authorized.

Abstract: The embodiments contemplate a system and method for a restriction of virtual machines for a group of one or more users. A predefined policy may include a restriction related to the group, as well as a measure of enforcement to initiate in the event of a violation of the restriction. The measure of enforcement may include a warning message or denial of resources. The restriction may be resource-based, time-based, machine-based, or a combination. The restriction may be a group-level restriction, in which the entire group actions are monitored, or a user-level restriction, in which the user's actions are monitored. In the event a user is assigned to more than one group, the policies of each group are assigned a priority level. The priority level dictates the restriction as well as the measure of enforcement.

Abstract: A business method for providing a remotely hosted service by an application service provider (ASP) wherein the hosted service is seamlessly integrated into a customer document at a user location. One embodiment of a system for providing the business method includes a combination of novel JavaScript technology and URL munging. For example, an administrative interface may facilitate the insertion of a line of static JavaScript code into a customer's Web page. The code may interpret a munged URL and pass the munged URL to an ASP server. An ASP server may extract session variables that were encoded in the munged URL. The ASP server may generate a dynamic JavaScript program that displays the hosted service, e.g., a hosted site search engine. The hosted service may thereby be written directly into the customer's Web page so that the Web user is not aware that the service is hosted remotely.

Abstract: A business method for providing a remotely hosted service by an application service provider (ASP) wherein the hosted service is seamlessly integrated into a customer document at a user location. One embodiment of a system for providing the business method includes a combination of novel JavaScript technology and URL munging. For example, an administrative interface may facilitate the insertion of a line of static JavaScript code into a customer's Web page. The code may interpret a munged URL and pass the munged URL to an ASP server. An ASP server may extract session variables that were encoded in the munged URL. The ASP server may generate a dynamic JavaScript program that displays the hosted service, e.g., a hosted site search engine. The hosted service may thereby be written directly into the customer's Web page so that the Web user is not aware that the service is hosted remotely.