Abstract:
Techniques presented herein provide approaches for generating a markup language object that describes a variety of BIOS setup variables and which allow the markup language object to be passed to the management system, as well as allow retrieval of a normalized BIOS from the management system. Doing so allows the management system to be used to easily and efficiently control a large number of server systems within a data center.
Abstract:
A method includes interfacing with a field replaceable unit (FRU) having a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The status data is extracted from the memory device. Repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit is received. The repair information is stored in the memory device. A system includes a field replaceable unit (FRU) and a FRU tool. The FRU includes a memory device configured to store a FRUID image including at least status data. The FRU tool is configured to interface with the FRU, extract the status data from the memory device, receive repair information associated with a repair of the field replaceable unit, and store the repair information in the memory device.
Abstract:
A method and system for creating input data by a second entity in compliance with specifications of a first entity by using a specification object provided by the first entity, wherein the input data is transferred from second entity to the first entity over a computer network. The specification object comprises exposed input data definition and private executable instructions and distributed to second entity as one or more computer files. A specification interface system is provided to the second entity that receives a processing request comprising identifier of the specification object and exposed input data instance from a first data processing system of second entity and creates generated input data by executing the specification object. The generated input data is sent to the first entity over the computer network.
Abstract:
A method, apparatus and computer programs for gathering data from business transactions conducted at a point of sale using a portable memory device, like, a removable USB flash memory drive. A customer gathers a plurality of a transaction and electronic receipt files by connecting the portable memory to a computer at the point of sale. Over a period of time, the customer consolidates the files into a second database. In one embodiment, the vendor reads an identification data of the customer from the portable memory and stores in a first database along with business transaction data. In another embodiment, the vendor searches for the electronic receipt in the portable memory for matching product identifier of a returned product to complete a return transaction. The apparatus comprises a portable memory connector with a connecting means for the customer to attach and detach the portable memory at the point of sale.