JPH04354008A - Schedule management system for composite system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily set the operational schedule of plural computer systems from a centralized controller without any error in a batch, as for the schedule management system of a composite system by which the plural computer systems are centralized-controlled by the centralized controller. CONSTITUTION:A daily operational pattern table 10 equipped with the plural pairs of operational pattern files in which the operational schedule of each computer system for one day is described, and a schedule management table 20 equipped with a schedule calendar for each computer system, are prepared in a centralized controller 4. The desired operational pattern file is designated and read out from the daily operational pattern table, and the operational schedule in the operational pattern file is transferred to, and written in a schedule memory area 22 at the position of the designated operational date of the schedule calendar in the schedule management table.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a schedule management method for a complex system in which a plurality of computer systems are centrally managed by a central monitoring device.

[0002] As computer systems become larger and more distributed, their management tasks become more complex, and a higher level of specialized knowledge is required to manage them manually. For this reason, there is a need for a schedule management method that not only makes the operation of increasingly complex systems easier, but also prevents human errors in scheduling.

0003

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, operating schedules such as power-on times and power-off times in computer systems are usually set for each computer as a calendar function. Therefore, in the case of a complex system in which a plurality of computer systems are centrally managed by a central monitoring device, it is necessary to set the operation schedule for each computer system one by one.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a conventional complex system that is centrally managed by a central monitoring device. In the figure, 11 to 1
N is a plurality of distributed computer systems, 21 ~
2N is a service processor (SVP) attached to each computer system, 3 is a centralized storage unit (SSU) that is commonly accessed by each computer system, and 4 is a central monitoring device for centrally managing each computer system.

Conventionally, each computer system 11 to
To set the operation schedule such as power-on time and power-off time of 1N, each computer system 11 to 1N is individually called from the central monitoring device 4, and the operation schedule for the called computer system is displayed on the CRT monitor 5 or keyboard 6. By inputting information using the service processor 21 to 2 of each computer system,
The settings were registered individually in the schedule calendars 71 to 7N of N.

[0006]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional method described above, the operation schedule is set for each computer system individually, which complicates the schedule management of the entire system, and the number of man-hours required to set the schedule increases when the number of computer systems to be managed increases. There is a problem in that the number increases proportionately and human error is likely to occur during setting.

The present invention has been made based on the above-mentioned circumstances, and its object is to provide a schedule management method that allows the operation schedules of multiple computer systems to be set all at once in a centralized monitoring device easily and without errors. The goal is to provide the following.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention. In the figure, 10 is a daily operation pattern table for selecting an operation pattern on a daily basis, and 20 is a schedule management table for storing the selected operation pattern for each operation day. These daily operation pattern table 10 and schedule management table 20 are prepared in advance in the central monitoring device.

The daily operation pattern table 10 includes a plurality of sets of operation pattern files 111 to 111 that describe the operation schedule of each computer system for one day.
11j is stored. Operation pattern file 111
~11j has a different operation pattern for each file, for example, #1 operation pattern file 11
1 is the operation pattern for weekdays from Monday to Saturday,
The operational pattern file #2 112 is set as an operational pattern for Sundays, the operational pattern file #3 113 is set as an operational pattern for holidays, and so on.

The schedule management table 20 includes a schedule calendar (211 to 21N) consisting of a plurality of predetermined operating days, such as one month or two months, for each computer system (11 to 1N). It is being Each schedule calendar 211 to 2
3N is provided with schedule memory areas 22 for each day's worth of operation schedules for each computer system.

[0011]

[Operation] Using the keyboard of the central monitoring device or the like, select the desired operation pattern file 111 to 11j in the daily operation pattern table 10, and further designate the operation day on which the specified operation pattern file is to be operated. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, select #2 operation pattern 112 and set the operation date to “1
2 days'' is specified, the schedules 131 to 13N for each computer system in the selected operation pattern file 112 are read out and transferred to the schedule management table 20.

Each schedule 1 in the operation pattern file 112 transferred to the schedule management table 20
31 to 13N are sent to the schedule calendars 211 to 21N corresponding to each of the computer systems 11 to 1N in the schedule management table 20, and stored in the schedule memory area 22 at the "12th" position, which is the designated operation day. .

[0013] In this way, in the case of the method of the present invention, the operation schedules for all computer systems 11 to 1N for one day are registered at once by one setting operation. In the conventional individual setting method, in order to set the operation schedule for all calendar days, (Number of computer systems × N
However, according to the method of the present invention, regardless of the number N of computer systems,
Operation schedules for all computer systems for all calendar days can be set with the number of operations (for the number of calendar days).

As is clear from the foregoing, in the method of the present invention, the number of operations required is 1/N compared to the conventional individual setting method, so as the number N of computer systems to be centrally managed increases, The effect will be significant.

[0015]

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a complex system constructed by applying the method of the present invention. This figure 2 is
This example shows a complex system in which three computer systems are centrally managed by a central monitoring device. In addition, in the figure, the same components as those shown in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

11 to 13 are three computer systems,
21 to 23 are service processors (SVP) attached to each computer system, 3 is a centralized storage unit (SSU)
, 4 is a central monitoring device, 5 is a CRT monitor, 6 is a keyboard, 71 to 73 are schedule calendars dedicated to each computer system prepared in each service processor, 1
0 is a daily operation pattern table stored in the central monitoring device 4, and 20 is a schedule management table stored in the central monitoring device 4.

A concrete example of the daily operation pattern table 10 and schedule management table 20 stored in the central monitoring device 4 is shown in FIG. In the case of FIG. 3, the daily operation pattern table 10 includes # for normal operation days.
It has two files: #1 operation pattern file 111 and #2 operation pattern file 112 for holidays. Each operation pattern file 111 , 112 contains one day's worth of power-on time (on time), power-off time (off time), and initial program loading (IPL) settings for each calculation system 11 - 13 . Information, system configuration information, and other operational schedule patterns and pattern memos are stored.

[0018] Operation pattern files 111, 112
The IPL setting information inside is for setting the disk machine number of the OS to which the initial program is to be loaded from among a plurality of operating systems (OS) stored in the disk storage device of each computer system. In addition, when each computer system includes multiple processing processors, channel control processors, etc., system configuration information includes information such as which processor is used online, whether a channel control processor is used, and which computer system and central storage device are used. (SSU), etc.

The schedule management table 20 includes dedicated schedule calendars 211 to 213 for each of the three computers 11 to 13, respectively. Each schedule calendar 211 to 213 has 1
A schedule memory area 22 capable of storing daily operation schedules is provided for the number of calendar days (for example, two months' worth).

In the above configuration, the operation schedule setting operation according to the present invention will be explained. First, the schedule manager operates the keyboard 6 of the central monitoring device 4 to call up the daily operation pattern table 10 shown in FIG. 3 and displays it on the screen of the CRT monitor 5.

Then, from the daily operation pattern table 10 displayed on the screen of the CRT monitor 5, select a desired operation pattern file, for example, the #1 operation pattern file 111 for normal days, and select this pattern from the keyboard 6. Enter the file number. Next, select this #1 operation pattern file 1 from the keyboard 6.
11. Enter the date on which you want to operate the system, such as "month/day".

[0022] When the desired operation pattern file 111 is selected as described above and its operation date "○ month / day" is input, the selected operation pattern file 11
The schedules 121, 122, 123 for each of the computer systems 11 to 13 in 1 are transferred to the schedule management table 20 as shown in FIG.

The schedules 121 , 122 , 123 for each computer system 11 - 13 transferred to the schedule management table 20 are stored in the schedule calendar 211 of the corresponding computer system 11 - 13 .
, 212 , 213 are respectively stored in the schedule memory area 22 at the position of the designated operation date "month/day".

By performing the above-described setting operations one after another for each operating day, it is possible to set the operating pattern of the entire computer system for all calendar days.

In order to operate each of the computer systems 11 to 13 according to the operation schedule of the schedule management table 20 set in this way, each computer system stored in the schedule management table 20 must be updated every time the operation date changes. From the schedule calendars 211 - 213 of the systems 11 - 13 , the schedule of each computer system for the relevant operation day is automatically read out and transferred to each computer system 11 - 13 .

The operation schedule for the relevant operation day of each computer system 11 - 13 transferred from the central monitoring device 4 is stored in the schedule calendar 71 in the service processor 21 - 23 of each computer system 11 - 13 .
~73 respectively. Therefore, each of the computer systems 11 to 13 may operate according to the operation schedule for the relevant operation day stored in the schedule calendars 71 to 73.

[0027]

[Effect of the invention] As is clear from the above,
When using the method of the present invention, by preparing a large number of patterns for the operation schedule of each computer system for one day, the operation schedule for one day for each computer system can be set once by simply specifying the pattern. It can be easily set by operation. Therefore, it is possible to simplify complex system operations, reduce human errors when setting operation schedules, and have the excellent effect of improving operational efficiency and reliability of this type of complex system. play.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram explaining the principle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a daily operation pattern table and a schedule management table for the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ~1N Computer system 21 ~2
N Service processor 4
Central monitoring device 10
Daily operation pattern table 111-11j
Operation pattern file 121 - 12N Schedule for each computer system 131 - 13N Schedule for each computer system 141 - 14N
Schedule 20 for each computer system
Schedule management table 211 ~ 21N
Schedule calendar for each computer system

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: In a schedule management method for a complex system in which a plurality of computer systems are centrally managed by a central monitoring device, each computer system (11 to 1N) for one day is stored in the central monitoring device (4). Operation pattern file (111) that describes the operation schedule of
~11j) daily operation pattern table (10) with multiple sets, and each computer system (11~1N)
A schedule management table (20) having a schedule calendar (211 to 21N) consisting of a plurality of operation days is prepared, and a desired operation pattern file (111) is prepared from the daily operation pattern table.
-11j) is specified and read, and the one-day operation schedule of each computer system in the read operation pattern file is read out from the schedule calendar for each computer system (211) in the schedule management table.
~21N) is transferred to and written to the schedule memory area (22) at the specified operation date position, and the operation schedule for each computer system for one day can be set all at once in one setting operation. System schedule management method.