Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for service management in a distributed database environment. In general, embodiments of the present invention provide a service manager that connects to or is part of a database appliance that collects database performance data in the distributed database system. The database appliance accesses traffic between database clients and database servers and collects a variety of database performance statistics without having to rely on agents at the database clients or database servers. The service manager can access the performance data from the database appliance (locally or over communications link) and archive the performance data. Additionally, the service manager can compare items of the performance data (e.g., specific performance statistics) to user defined thresholds. If a threshold is met, the service manager can notify a user by, for example, sending an email.

Abstract: A tree map visualization for database performance data comprises an observable object of a database system, a hierarchical structure of the database system, the hierarchical structure comprising a database relationship involving the observable object, a first performance metric associated with the observable object, and a second performance metric associated with the observable object, wherein the first performance metric associated with the observable object is represented by the size of a rectangle that represents the observable object and the second performance metric associated with the observable object is represented by a color of the rectangle that represents the observable object.

Abstract: The invention discloses Helicobacter HP30 or HP56 polypeptide, polypeptides derived thereof (HP30-derived or HP56-derived polypeptides), nucleic acids encoding said polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind the HP30, HP56, HP30-derived or HP56-derived polypeptides and T cells specific for HP30, HP56, HP30-derived or HP56-derived polypeptide. Also disclosed are prophylactic or therapeutic compositions, including immunogenic compositions, e.g. vaccines, comprising HP30, HP56, HP30-derived or HP56-derived polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the same or antibodies thereto. The invention additionally discloses methods of inducing in animals an immune response to Helicobacter cells or antigens.

Abstract: An improvement in tag-like grasping means located at the end of retrieval means for infusion bags including a shaped slit for forming an adjustable hook-like portion to clip the grasping means to the rim of substantially any container utilized for the infusion process. The shaped slit has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion extends upwardly from an open end in the bottom edge of the grasping means adjacent the point of affixation of the retrieval means thereto to an upper end, and the upper portion extends from the upper end of the lower portion transversely across the grasping means above the point of affixation of the retrieval means to the grasping means to a closed end.