Method And System For Troubleshooting A Misconfiguration Of A Computer

Method And System For Troubleshooting A Misconfiguration Of A Computer System Based On Configurations Of Other Computer Systems

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and system for identifying a configuration parameter of a "sick" computer system that is at fault for causing an undesired behavior. SOLUTION: In one embodiment, a troubleshooting system collects "suspect" values for "suspect" configuration parameters used by a "sick" application when the undesired behavior is exhibited by the sick computer system. The troubleshooting system then compares the suspect values to sample values of the suspect configuration parameters retrieved from sample computer systems. The troubleshooting system uses that comparison to identify one or more suspect configuration parameters that are likely at fault for causing the application to exhibit the undesired behavior. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

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Filing Date

09 February 2005

Publication Number

40/2006

Publication Type

INA

Invention Field

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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