Abstract: A system is operatively coupled to a remote computer via a network. The system comprises service processing logic and a server executing a virtual machine. The service processing logic controls the virtual machine as directed by the remote computer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for partitioning a computer server system (400). A partition management application (430) residing within firmware on a central service processor (404) is configured to receive partitioning requests, to formulate partitioning instructions based on the partitioning requests, and to transmit the partitioning instructions to partition instantiation firmware (432) also residing on the central service processor (404). The partition instantiation firmware (432) is configured to direct server cell firmware (410) to create one or more partitions based on the partitioning instructions.

Abstract: Computer-readable storage media, methods and systems are provided for managing firmware on a plurality of field-replaceable units (“FRU”) (12). An aspect of installed firmware of the FRU (12) may be compared to an aspect of a firmware bundle. The firmware bundle may contain one or more images that are expected to be installed on the plurality of FRUs (10, 20) already or that are intended to be installed. A mismatch indication may be produced where the aspect of the installed firmware does not match the aspect of the firmware bundle.

Abstract: Computer-readable storage media, methods and systems are provided for managing firmware on a plurality of field-replaceable units (“FRU”) (12). An aspect of installed firmware of the FRU (12) may be compared to an aspect of a firmware bundle. The firmware bundle may contain one or more images that are expected to be installed on the plurality of FRUs (10, 20) already or that are intended to be installed. A mismatch indication may be produced where the aspect of the installed firmware does not match the aspect of the firmware bundle.

Abstract: A system is operatively coupled to a remote computer via a network. The system comprises service processing logic and a server executing a virtual machine. The service processing logic controls the virtual machine as directed by the remote computer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for partitioning a computer server system (400). A partition management application (430) residing within firmware on a central service processor (404) is configured to receive partitioning requests, to formulate partitioning instructions based on the partitioning requests, and to transmit the partitioning instructions to partition instantiation firmware (432) also residing on the central service processor (404). The partition instantiation firmware (432) is configured to direct server cell firmware (410) to create one or more partitions based on the partitioning instructions.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein are operable to receive a command line; parse the command line; and map tokens in the command line to a target entity that corresponds to a Common Information Model (CIM) name. The target entity is an instance of a managed element.

Abstract: A method comprises providing user playback information from a media player to a host computer, generating a program based on the playback information, and providing the program to the media player.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for use in a computer system. The method includes: (A) receiving an indication of a first hotplug event for a first operating system executing in the computer system; (B) identifying, among a plurality of hotplug handling methods, a first hotplug handling method associated with the first operating system; and (C) handling the first hotplug event using the first hotplug handling method.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for use in a computer system. In one embodiment, the method includes: (A) receiving from a user an instruction to perform a hotplug operation on a device in the computer system; and (B) in response to the instruction, using a manageability processor in the computer system to transmit to an operating system executing in the computer system an event indicating the hotplug operation to perform on the device.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of partitions having respective operating systems, and a resource shared by the partitions. The resource has plural segments, where a first one of the segments is accessed to invoke a first interrupt. An operating system of a first one of the plurality of partitions invokes, in response to the first interrupt, a routine to cause generation of a second interrupt to a second one of the plurality of partitions.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for use in a computer system. The method includes: (A) receiving an indication of a first hotplug event for a first operating system executing in the computer system; (B) identifying, among a plurality of hotplug handling methods, a first hotplug handling method associated with the first operating system; and (C) handling the first hotplug event using the first hotplug handling method.

Abstract: To control update of content in a programmable read-only memory in a system, the security status associated with the system is determined, where the security status is one of a secure mode and non-secure mode. In response to detecting that the system is in secure mode, a write to the programmable read-only memory is enabled. In response to detecting that the system is in non-secure mode, a write to the programmable read-only memory is disabled.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus in a partitionable computing system. A state machine monitors the status of a partition or processor of the partitionable computing system. The state machine can include processor, a logic device, a register, and computer readable instructions.

Abstract: A partitionable computer system and method of operating the same is disclosed. The partitionable computer system has a state machine, a processor, and a device controller. The state machine can be configured to monitor the status of a partition of the partitionable computer system. The information provided by the state machine can be used to provide security within the partitionable computing system.