Abstract: The present invention enables a performance testing framework that enables multiple components working together to test a deployed application automatically in an unattened manner and to analyze the test results easily. At very high level, the performance framework can run performance tests on a tested system with one or more variations without user intervention and save the test results and configuration metadata to a database for later analysis. It can also analyze performance data of the test runs within a dynamic analysis window and report analysis result of the performance data to the user within the analysis window. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention. Other features, aspects, and objects of the invention can be obtained from a review of the specification, the figures, and the claims.

Abstract: The present invention enables a performance testing framework that enables multiple components working together to test a deployed application automatically in an unattended manner and to analyze the test results easily. At very high level, the performance framework can run performance tests on a tested system with one or more variations without user intervention and save the test results and configuration metadata to a database for later analysis. In addition, a dimension explorer is operable to navigate across a plurality of dimensions from a starting point in a configuration space, wherein each dimension of the configuration space represents one of the configuration properties, and measure performance of the tested system over the configuration space during a plurality of test runs. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for providing a Service Provider Interface (SPI) bridge for a content management system. These mechanisms and methods for providing a Service Provider Interface (SPI) bridge for a content management system can enable embodiments to integrate JSR-170 repositories that are not readily compliant with the Service Provider Interface (SPI) of the content management system (“non-compliant repository”) with other repositories to provide a virtual content repository (VCR). The ability of embodiments to so integrate non-compliant content repositories into a VCR can enable virtually any repository that exposes a JSR170 interface to be included into the VCR. Thus, the range of repository choices for customers can be expanded. Further, customers who are building interfaces to custom/homegrown repositories would feel more comfortable expending the effort to create repositories that employ a “standard” interface.

Abstract: A system and method for providing federated events to content management systems is described. A virtual content repository is provided that federates content from one or more underlying repositories and presents it to clients as though it were contained within one data store. The virtual content repository can include a plurality of nodes having binary property values and metadata properties. A federated event can be defined and associated with an operation in the virtual content repository. The operation can be any of create, read, update, delete, configure and other content operations. Event listeners can then be registered to receive the federated events upon an occurrence of the operation in the virtual content repository and can be further adapted to perform various programmatic functions upon receiving the event object. In this manner, federated events can provide improved system integration and maintenance for content operations across a multitude of underlying content repositories.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for providing nested variables in a content management system. These mechanisms and methods for providing nested variables in a content management system can enable users to model types that can be used within other type definitions. This differs from the Type Inheritance feature in that types that make use of the nested type feature do not extend their functionality but define a property definition having a value defined by all property definitions in the nested type. For example, user can create a type address with property definitions such as street, city, zip code, etc. The user can then create another type person that has property definitions such as “name” and home address and business address. The two address property definitions can be represented by the address type, each with the address type's property definitions. Embodiments may further provide the ability to have abstract types and link property types.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for providing linked property types in a content management system. These mechanisms and methods for providing linked property types in a content management system can enable users to specify a new property definition type, which refers to another node instance in the content management system. By specifying a link property definition type on a type, the user can then relate a node instance of the modeled type (link source) to any other node instance (link target) in the system. For example, a user can create a type Article with property definitions such as title, body and authorLink. The authorLink property definition can be a link type property definition. Then the user could define an Author content type. When an instance of an Article is created (anArticle), the authorLink property associated with anArticle could refer to a node instance of an Author.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for type inheritance in a content management system. These mechanisms and methods for type inheritance in a content management system can enable users to create types that extend from another type rather than create from scratch. The ability of embodiments to provide create types that extend from another type can enable a child type to automatically inherit one or more property definitions as defined in a parent type. For example, a user can create a type clothing with property definitions such as color, size, etc. The user can then create another type shirt, which “extends” the clothing type. Embodiments may further provide the ability to have abstract types, nested types and link property types.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for providing content management security to federated content repositories in a content management system and for interacting with a virtual content repository. These mechanisms and methods can enable embodiments to provide secure access to repositories based upon policies defined at a federated repository level and to secure repository access at the federated level based upon policies defined for differing classes of users. These abilities of embodiments can enable users to create services and applications by integrating content from unsecured repositories.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for providing a display template to display content. These mechanisms and methods for providing a display template to display content can enable embodiments to display greater varieties of content types in a greater number of forms and formats. The ability of embodiments to display greater varieties of content types in a greater number of forms and formats can enable portals and other applications to provide a richer user experience.

Abstract: A system and method for providing full text searching of content within a content management system are disclosed. A repository can maintain content in a plurality of nodes of various content types that have binary as well as metadata properties. An abstracted application programming interface can be provided for constructing full text search queries based on the metadata and the binary properties of the various node types. The abstracted interface can allow a search engine to be replaced with another engine without altering the functionality of the virtual content repository. A search index can be generated by the search engine in order to enable faster querying of content. The search engine can also subscribe to a set of federated event listeners that provide notifications of various operations within the content repository to the search engine, such that the index can be appropriately maintained and updated by the search engine.

Abstract: A system and method for using soft links to managed content is described, wherein data is stored within a content repository in the form of nodes arranged in a hierarchical structure. Soft links are created and associated with content nodes by having a reference pointer to a node that is resolved by the content repository. A soft link may be implemented as a skeleton node containing no actual storage data except to point to the actual content node. Nested soft links are also supported wherein a soft link may reference another soft link which can reference a node or yet another soft link. Checks for cyclical infinite loops can be performed. Soft links can be presented as pointers to regular content nodes to the users. This can enable users to arrange and customize data while saving on storage costs and preventing duplication of data.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for providing content management security to federated content repositories in a content management system and for interacting with a virtual content repository. These mechanisms and methods can enable embodiments to provide secure access to repositories based upon policies defined at a federated repository level and to secure repository access at the federated level based upon policies defined for differing classes of users. These abilities of embodiments can enable users to create services and applications by integrating content from unsecured repositories.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for providing lightweight loading for managing content in federated content repositories. These mechanisms and methods for providing lightweight loading for managing content in federated content repositories can enable embodiments to provide subset(s) of content determined to satisfy the request from one or more content repositories integrated into a VCR. The ability of embodiments to provide subset(s) of content determined to satisfy the request can enable displaying content responsive to a request in a format appropriate to the requestor's request.

Abstract: Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod includes a clamp having a mechanical fastener extending through openings formed in spaced clamp segments. The clamp is constructed of deformable material so that the clamp segments bend into engagement with the hanger rod to urge the hanger rod toward an elongated stiffener member positioned between a closed end of the clamp and the hanger rod when the mechanical fastener is tightened.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to dental appliances, and more specifically, to a unique bite guard that protects the teeth from the negative effects of teeth grinding or clenching, or other temporomandibular disorders which may include tension headaches, teeth fracture, cracking and/or loss. The application and configuration of the dental appliance is aesthetically superior to other configurations and arrangements and comprises of an outer shell that is small in configuration and is sized to fit the lower portion of a patient's lower front teeth. The dental appliance further includes an inner pliable layer that is in mating engagement with the inner anterior wall and the inner posterior wall of the outer shell. The inner pliable layer is also in mating engagement with the patient's front incisors and conforms to the patient's dentition.

Abstract: A method, and a corresponding mechanism, are used for generating and managing multiple saved kernel configurations. The method includes retrieving an existing kernel configuration, applying a kconfig command, by which a second kernel configuration is generated, and saving the second kernel configuration.

Abstract: A bracket connects a structural member to a structural element to stabilize the structural member against movement. The bracket includes connector portions for connecting the bracket to tensioned stabilizing cables or other structural stabilizing elements and one or more bearing elements which bear against the structural member to prevent relative rotational movement between the bracket and the structural member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus in which a UNIX operating system can be configured or tuned without rebooting the system. Advantageously, the present invention is directed to a dynamic mechanism for updating kernel parameters which is persistent and lasts across reboots. The present invention provides a dynamic kernel tunable framework for changing tunables in a kernel without rebooting. A graphical user interface displays and is used to change graphical values and settings of dynamic tunables.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed relates to a method of automated registry clean-up for an operating system of a computer system. Interfaces on which each module depends is determined, and a module is marked as obsolete if the module depends on an interface that is non-existent in the operating system. Configuration data is removed from a system registry for modules marked as obsolete. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention, in various embodiments, provides techniques for allocating resources for efficient use by a program. In one embodiment, a method implementing the techniques comprises the steps of identifying an I/O device connected to a storage device storing data associated with the program, and allocating memory arrays and a processor both of which having a shortest distance to the I/O device. In one embodiment, the resources reside in a plurality of nodes each of which includes one or a combination one or more of an I/O device, memory arrays, and a processor. Further, the resources are grouped in a node if they are on the same system bus or if they are connected to a chip providing point-to-point links to resources. In one embodiment, the relative distance between the resources is stored in a table embedded in firmware portable from one operating system to another operating system.