Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of processing a management request, comprising determining a priority level of the management request based upon one or more predetermined priority criteria. In some embodiments, the management requests are based on a Common Information Model (CIM) and control or monitor operation of an entity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data processing method comprising: receiving an attribute request from a device management client by a server using a first access protocol, wherein the attribute request comprises a first representation of an attribute of an element of a data processing system; mapping the attribute request from the first representation into a second representation, the second representation being an object-oriented standard representation comprising: objects, types of objects, collection of objects and attributes of objects, wherein the objects represent a set of elements; fetching the attribute from a cache coupled to the server, if the cache stores the attribute of the element; transforming the attribute request from the first protocol into a second protocol, if the attribute is not stored in the cache; fetching from a device management provider coupled to the element a plurality of attributes including the attribute using the second protocol, if the attribute is not stored in the cache; storing

Abstract: A system and method for decreasing system management data access time. A system includes a device, a cache memory coupled to the device, and a cache memory refresh controller. The device provides system management information. The cache memory stores system management information. The system management information stored in the cache is partitioned into a first portion and a second portion. The cache refresh program refreshes the system management information stored in the cache memory. The first portion is refreshed after expiration of a predetermined refresh time interval. The second portion is refreshed when the second portion is accessed.

Abstract: A system and method for decreasing system management data access time. A system includes a device, a cache memory coupled to the device, and a cache memory refresh controller. The device provides system management information. The cache memory stores system management information. The system management information stored in the cache is partitioned into a first portion and a second portion. The cache refresh program refreshes the system management information stored in the cache memory. The first portion is refreshed after expiration of a predetermined refresh time interval. The second portion is refreshed when the second portion is accessed.