Abstract: A system for transforming a single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV) function to appear as a legacy function, and a corresponding method includes a switch platform coupled between a legacy host and a SR-IOV-enabled device. The switch platform includes a processor programmed to discern configuration cycles by type and to process the configuration cycles, and one or more local registers that store data related to the configuration cycles.

Abstract: A system for transforming a single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV) function to appear as a legacy function, and a corresponding method includes a switch platform coupled between a legacy host and a SR-IOV-enabled device. The switch platform includes a processor programmed to discern configuration cycles by type and to process the configuration cycles, and one or more local registers that store data related to the configuration cycles.

Abstract: A computer system comprising a plurality of computing entities includes automatic power management logic that automatically transitions the system to a state in which less power is consumed when appropriate. The determination as to when this transition should occur is based on determining when demand for the processing abilities of the system are reduced. Once the decision has been made to transition to a reduced power state, the system's power management logic makes this transition in such a way to preferably minimize or at least reduce the performance impact on the system. Also, rather than altering the power state of one of the computing entities in the system, the entity can be deployed as part of another computing system.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide an efficient method and apparatus for avoiding hangs when a computer system is unable to complete a proper boot. Booting is attempted from each device in a standard boot order list until a successful boot occurs. If the standard boot order list is exhausted without a successful boot, the boot sequence is retried after a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A method for resetting a password in a computer system is provided. A remote reset signal is received. A local reset verification signal is received at the computer system. An elapsed period of time between receipt of the remote reset signal and the local reset verification signal is determined. The password is reset in response to the elapsed period of time being less than a predetermined time period.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide an efficient method and apparatus for avoiding hangs when a computer system is unable to complete a proper boot. Booting is attempted from each device in a standard boot order list until a successful boot occurs. If the standard boot order list is exhausted without a successful boot, the boot sequence is retried after a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A computer network comprising a plurality of computing entities including a dynamic provisioning system that redeploys computer systems between resource groups. The determination as to when this transition between resource groups should occur is based on performance statistics gathered from the network. The transition from one group to the other includes, disabling the computer from a first resource group, reconfiguring the computer according to a configuration database, and redeploying the reconfigured machine to a second resource group. The second resource group can be an over utilized resource group that needs extra compute resources or it can be an idle resource group.

Abstract: A computer system includes a first storage device, a backup storage device, and a system controller. The first storage device has a default operating system and a customized operating system stored therein. The backup storage device has at least archived configuration data stored therein. The system controller is adapted to replace the customized operating system with a restored operating system that is based on the default operating system. A method for restoring a computer system includes providing a first storage device having a default operating system stored therein. A backup storage device is provided having at least configuration data stored therein. The configuration data is transferred to the first storage device.

Abstract: A computer system comprising a plurality of computing entities includes automatic power management logic that automatically transitions the system to a state in which less power is consumed when appropriate. The determination as to when this transition should occur is based on determining when demand for the processing abilities of the system are reduced. Once the decision has been made to transition to a reduced power state, the system's power management logic makes this transition in such a way to preferably minimize or at least reduce the performance impact on the system. Also, rather than altering the power state of one of the computing entities in the system, the entity can be deployed as part of another computing system.

Abstract: A method for undeleting files in a computer system includes flagging at least one deleted file with an identifier. The flagged deleted file is hidden in the computer system. A list of deleted files that have been flagged with the identifier is generated. The list of deleted files is comprised of a directory path hierarchy for each deleted file. A file is selected from the list of deleted files and undeleted.

Abstract: A method for configuring communications settings in a computer system is provided. The method includes receiving a configuration settings file. The configuration settings file includes global connection settings, a connection type, and connection type specific settings. A communications link is configured to address a service provider based on the global settings. An access device in the computer system is configured based on the connection type and the connection type specific settings.

Abstract: A method for configuring storage devices includes detecting an existing storage device configuration. The existence of a new storage device is detected, and the new storage device is configured based on the existing storage device configuration. A computer system includes an existing storage device, a new storage device, and a processor. The existing storage device has an existing storage device configuration, and the processor is adapted to detect the existence of the new storage device and configure the new storage device based on the existing storage device configuration.