JPH0844612A - Remote processing system, remote processing method and terminal equipment for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable file retrieval, reference and transfer without applying any large load to a network. CONSTITUTION:Corresponding to a processing request from an EWS 12 or 14, a designated remote server 11 or 13 refers to its data base and checks whether the processing requesting machine name and user name permit the reference or not. According to a designated directory path, this remote server 11 or 13 acquires the contents themselves of a file corresponding to information such as the name of the file on a directory, the size of the file, mode and final register time or the like or any designation. The EWS 12 or 14 receives the answer from the remote server 11 or 13 and displays the received result according to designated parameter display.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote processing system capable of referring to files and directories of another workstation (EWS) via a network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of remote processing system,
For example, in the case of referring to the source code from many EWSs in software development, the network file system (NFS) is mounted on other EWSs to make them accessible in the same level as their own EWSs. For large-scale software development, a tool that can refer to the software from a remote location and transfer the source code as needed is required.

As the software used in the remote processing system, the software described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-336345 is known. This software requires each computer system to be remotely mounted when processing with a remote place, and also needs to have an information database for access authority.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-46573 discloses a method for reducing the load on the local machine when the remote machine executes the program to be executed. Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-73280 discloses a method of managing a change history of source code.

[0005]

However, in such a conventional remote processing system, if an NFS mount is attempted from a remote place via a network, a heavy load is placed on the network, which is a nuisance to many other users. Will be applied.

Further, access authority data for all machines and all users is required, and when remote login is performed for file reference or transfer, user registration, access authority or deletion of the access machine is performed. There was a problem that a large number of man-hours were required for management such as maintenance.

Therefore, according to the present invention, file search, reference, and remote access can be performed from a remote location without imposing a heavy load on the network.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote processing system and a remote processing method that enable transfer.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a remote processing system according to claim 1 of the present invention is a remote processing system in which a remote server and a workstation are connected via a network. The workstation includes remote server designating means for designating the remote server, display means for displaying a search directory path of the designated remote server, and processing designating means for designating a process to be performed on a directory or a file of the remote server. A process requesting unit for requesting a process to the remote server according to the remote server designation, the search directory path, and the process designation; and a process result display unit for displaying a process result of the remote server. The remote server is the workstation It includes ting a database for permitting execution to the user, and a reply unit for replying to execute processing of the request workstation.

In the remote processing system according to claim 2, in the remote processing system according to claim 1, the remote server has a database with access authority for each directory.

A remote processing method according to a third aspect of the present invention is a remote processing method in which a remote server and a workstation are connected via a network, wherein the workstation designates the remote server, and the remote server is designated. A search directory path is displayed, a process to be performed on a directory or a file of the remote server is specified, and a process is requested to the remote server according to the specification of the remote server, the search directory path, and the process, and the remote The processing result of the server is displayed, and the remote server searches the database for permitting the workstation and its user to execute, executes the processing of the requested workstation, and returns the result.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in a terminal device connected to a remote server via a network, a remote server designating unit for designating the remote server and a search directory path of the designated remote server are provided. Display means for displaying, processing designation means for designating processing to be performed on a directory or file of the remote server, and designation of the remote server, the search directory path, and designation of the processing,
Processing request means for requesting processing to the remote server;
And a processing result display means for displaying the processing result of the requested remote server.

[0012]

In the remote processing system according to claim 1 of the present invention, the remote server designation means provided in the workstation designates the remote server, and the display means displays the search directory path of the designated remote server. Then, the process specifying unit specifies the process to be performed on the directory or file of the remote server, and the process requesting unit requests the remote server to perform the process according to the specification of the remote server, the search directory path, and the process. While displaying the processing result of the remote server by the processing result display means, the database provided in the remote server searches for the workstation and its user to permit execution, and the replying means performs the requested work. Station The running to reply.

In the communication terminal device according to a fourth aspect, the remote server is designated by the remote server designating means,
The search directory path of the specified remote server is displayed by the display means, and the processing specifying means specifies the processing to be performed on the directory or file of the remote server, and the specification of the remote server, the search directory path, and the processing. Accordingly, the processing requesting means requests the remote server to perform processing, and the processing result display means displays the processing result of the requested remote server.

[0014]

Next, an embodiment of the remote processing system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a software development environment. In a normal software development environment, a server 11 that manages and manages software source codes and a plurality of work EWSs or X terminals 12 are connected to a local environment (A area). The server 11 has
An external storage device 15 for saving products such as source code is connected.

The EWS 12 is also connected to an external storage device 16 used as an operating system (OS) or a work area for work.

In the case of software development in the local environment (A district), the work is carried out by remotely mounting the EWS 12 on the server 11 and sharing the external storage device.

On the other hand, inside the remote environment (area B), a server 13 that manages and operates the source code of software and a plurality of EWSs or X terminals 14 for work are connected. An external storage device 17 for saving a product such as a source code is connected to the server 13. Further, the EWS 14 is also connected to the OS and an external storage device 18 used for a work area for work. In the case of software development in a remote environment (B area), the work is carried out by remotely mounting the EWS 14 on the server 13 and sharing the external storage device.

From the area A, the area B is a remote area,
The local network in the area A communicates with an external network or communication line via a bridge or the like, and is connected to the network in the area B via a bridge or the like. When attempting to develop software and share data between such remote areas, the load on the network must be minimized, and the method will be disclosed below.

In this embodiment, the EWS 12 in the local environment is used.
Server 13 in remote environment via network
Refer to the directories and files of the remote environment, but not only the remote environment server 13 but also the remote environment EWS 14
Etc. are accessible in exactly the same way. Local E
The device is started in the WS 12, the input device (keyboard, mouse, etc.) is operated, and the file or directory of the server 13 or the EWS 14 in the remote environment is referenced via the network.

When the remote processing system is activated, processing is performed according to the implicit value of each parameter and the result is displayed. Parameters include remote host name, remote address, path specification of directory to be displayed, printer name, layout specification of directory to be displayed, which can be changed later on the panel. You may have these as system defaults or save them on your personal file. According to the specification of each parameter,
The remote processing system performs the following processing. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the remote processing routine. The EWS transmits a remote server processing request according to the designated parameters (step S21).

When the remote server receives the processing request from the EWS (step S24), the remote server refers to the database 26 in response to the processing request from the EWS, and the machine name and the user name of the processing request refer. It is checked whether or not it is permitted, and if it is permitted, processing is performed (step S25). The contents of the process itself will differ depending on the parameters specified below, but the remote server will acquire information such as the file name in the directory, file size, mode, and final registration time according to the specified directory path. To acquire the contents of.

The remote server processes the information obtained by the EW
Reply to S (step S27). When the EWS receives the reply from the remote server (step S22), the reception result is displayed according to the designated parameter display (step S23). When the display process is completed, the process ends and waits for a command (step S28).

The above-described processing is performed when the operating system is UNIX and the remote shell (RS
H) or remote program procedure call (RP
It can be realized by using C) or the like. In the case of RSH, reception (S24), processing (S25), permission check (S2)
6), the reply (S27) is collectively processed.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view schematically showing the structure of the panel. In the figure, when the remote processing system is activated, the main panel 301 is activated. The main panel 301 has means for designating a directory path 302 to be displayed and means for displaying a directory 303. It also has means 304 for designating the end of the system and 305 for actually executing the end.

The customization 306 for designating customization of the remote processing system includes a layout 307 for designating the format of the directory display 303 and 308 for designating a remote server. The command 309 for designating a specific process regarding a file has a view 310 for displaying the contents of the file, a search 311 for searching for a designated character string, and a print 312 for printing out a designated file.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the main panel.
In the figure, 41, 42, 43 and 44 are pull-down menu items. “File” indicated by 41 is a pull-down menu for designating the termination of the present system. When designated by an input device such as a mouse, the pull-down menu is expanded. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the expanded pull-down menu. The system ends by selecting "Exit" 51.

When the remote processing system is activated, the main panel 301 is displayed, and the processing described with reference to FIG. 2 is performed according to the parameters of the implicit values or the personalized data for personal use. It receives the result of outputting the directory information processing request to the remote server, processes it according to the specified display parameters, and displays it. Window 4 that displays the file information of the specified directory
An output example is shown in FIG. A directory path is designated in the column indicated by 44.

If you want to change the directory, specify field 4
Enter the directory path in 4 and press the return key to change the directory. At that time, the process shown in FIG. 2 is performed for the directory change request. That is, a processing request for directory information is output to the remote server, the result is received, and the processed and displayed according to the specified display parameter. The file information of the designated directory is output to the display window 45.

When the file name or directory name shown in the display window 45 is double-clicked, it is determined whether the specified one is a file or a directory. That is, it is possible to determine whether it is a file or a directory by referring to the information obtained from the remote server. If it is a directory, the directory specified in the directory path is added or deleted, and the processing described in FIG. 2 is performed. Directory path 4
A new directory path is displayed in 4.

Customize 42 is a menu for specifying customization parameters for the remote processing system. When the customization 42 is designated by the input device, a pull-down menu is displayed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a pull-down menu expanded by designating the customization 42.

When the pull-down menu layout 61 is selected by an input device (eg, mouse), the menu shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a menu displayed when the layout 61 is selected. By this menu operation, the display portion of the directory information shown in the display window 45 can be customized.
In the present embodiment, display ON / OFF can be set by a so-called radio box (see FIG. 7).

The mode button 71 is a mode of a file or directory (owner of the file, group,
In addition, specify whether or not to display (read / write execution permission). Owner button 72 indicates whether to display the owner of the file or directory. The size button 73 indicates whether to display the size of the file or directory. The time button 74 indicates whether to display the last registered date and time of the file or directory. The OK button 75 is a button for executing the input and closing the customization panel. The cancel button 76 is a button that invalidates the input and closes the customization panel.

When the customize 42 is selected by the input device, the pull-down menu is expanded. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a pull-down menu expanded when customization is selected. When the remote host 62 is selected by the input device (mouse or the like), the input panel 81 for designating the remote host (remote server) is displayed. FIG.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a pull-down menu that is expanded when a remote host is selected. Remote host name 82
Is designated and the input is executed by the OK button 83, the input panel of the remote host is closed. Cancel button 84
Then, invalidate the input and close the input panel of the remote host.

When the command 43 is selected by the input device, a pull-down menu as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a pull-down menu expanded when the command 43 is selected.

When the view 91 is selected by the input device,
The file name designation panel shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. FIG.
Reference numeral 0 is an explanatory diagram of a file name designation panel displayed when the view 91 is selected. When a file name is designated in the area indicated by 1001 and an OK button 1002 is designated by the input device, the process is executed and the contents of the file designated by the remote server are received and displayed. That is, the contents of the file are stored in the EWS memory. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the file designated by the remote server.

A display portion 1202 of the content of the file, a means 1203 for designating the character string when it is desired to search for a specific character string from the content of the file (in the memory of the EWS),
A button 120 that specifies that the search for the character string should be executed from the current position of the cursor toward the back of the file.
4, a button 1205 for designating execution toward the front of the file, scroll bars 1207, 1208 for moving the display vertically and horizontally, a printer output instruction button 12
09, and a quit button 1210 for ending display.

When the printer output instruction button 1209 is selected, the printer setting panel is set. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a printer setting panel displayed when the printer output instruction button 1209 is selected. Enter the printer name in the printer name setting section 1401 and click the OK button 14
When 02 is selected, it is output to the designated printer. When the processing stop button 1403 is selected, the printer setting is stopped.

When the search 92 is selected from the pull-down menu of FIG. 9, the character search panel is displayed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the character search panel displayed when the search 92 is selected. It has an area 1101 for inputting and displaying a file name for searching a character string, an area 1102 for inputting and displaying a character string for searching, and a button 1103 for instructing execution of a search according to designation.
Multiple files or regular expressions can be specified for the files to be searched.

This will be described with reference to FIG. Under the specified parameters, the EWS sends a search request to the remote server (step S21). E on the remote server
A WS search request and search conditions are received. According to the search condition, the database 26 having the access right is referred to and checked (step S25). Check the EWS name (or address) user name, access permission of the directory or file to be accessed, and the like. If OK, the following processing is performed. The presence / absence of a designated character string is checked for files in the designated search range of the designated directory path (step S25). The result is returned to the EWS (step S27). Upon receiving the search result from the remote server (step S22), the EWS displays the result (step S23). The display includes, for example, the presence or absence of a file name, and if there is, a line number including the character string, a line, and the like. When cancel 104 is designated by the input device, the search condition input is stopped.

The pull-down menu shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. When the print 93 is selected by the input device, FIG.
The printout setting panel as shown in is displayed.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a printout setting panel displayed when the print 93 is selected. A file name is designated in the file name designation section 1301, a printer name is designated in the printer name input section 1302, and an OK button 1303 is designated.
Is designated by the input device, the printout process of the designated file is performed. The printout process will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the transfer request for the file in the specified directory path is output to the specified remote server (step S21). The remote server receives it (step S24), and receives the EW with the processing request.
It is checked whether S and the user are permitted, and if so, the designated file is returned to the EWS.

The EWS receives the result (step S2
2) Output to the designated printer (step S23). When the cancel 1304 is designated by the input device, the processing is stopped. Select a file name in the directory display section 44 in advance, and then use the command 43 to view 91
When the search 92 or the print 93 is selected, the designated file name is displayed as an implicit value in the file name column.

In the directory display section 44,
When the file name is double-clicked by the mouse, the same process as the view 91 of the command 43 is performed with the specified file name.

[Modification] In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the file can be referred to but cannot be saved in its own EWS, a “Save” item is added to the pull-down menu shown in FIG. 9 so that the file can be saved. May be. Step S2 of FIG.
5, in the access authority processing shown in S26, it is desirable to have access authority not only for the EWS name and user name but also for each directory on the remote server.
That is, it is necessary to maintain the confidentiality that the access right can be permitted or prohibited under a specific directory.

In the above-mentioned embodiments, the case of software development has been described as an example, but such an apparatus can be used not only for software development but also for a large-scale project design product. For example, a case where CAD design drawings are used as data between remote locations is also a good example.

In the present embodiment, the EWS and the server have been described separately, but they may be realized by a combination of appropriate computer systems. That is, the EWS can be a mini computer or a personal computer (PC), and the server can be an EWS, a mini computer, or a general-purpose computer.

[0046]

According to the remote processing system of the first aspect of the present invention, the remote server is designated by the remote server designation means provided in the workstation, and the designated remote server is searched by the display means. The directory path is displayed, the process specifying unit specifies the process to be performed on the directory or file of the remote server, and the process requesting unit specifies the remote server according to the specification of the remote server, the search directory path, and the process. Request processing,
The processing result display means displays the processing result of the remote server, while the database provided in the remote server searches the workstation and its user for execution, and the reply means performs the requested workstation. Since the processing is executed and returned, the source program centrally managed on the remote server can be easily viewed from a remote workstation without imposing a heavy load on the network. At the same time, confidentiality, maintenance, and management of the source program can be surely performed. Furthermore, it is possible for a user to search, browse, and copy files and directories without being aware of remoteness. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the management that requires a large number of man-hours such as giving access authority and deleting.

According to the remote processing system of the second aspect, since the remote server has a database having access authority for each directory, the effect recited in the first aspect can be obtained for each directory. It is suitable for confidentiality because you can grant or deny access right under a specific directory.

According to the remote processing method of the third aspect, in the remote processing method in which a remote server and a workstation are connected via a network, the workstation specifies the remote server and the specified remote Display the search directory path of the server,
Specify the process to be performed on the remote server directory or file, specify the remote server,
According to the search directory path and the designation of the processing, the remote server is requested to perform processing, and the processing result of the remote server is displayed.
It searches the database for permitting the workstation and its user to execute, executes the process of the requested workstation, and returns it. Therefore, the source program centrally managed on the remote server is sent to the remote workstation. You can easily browse from. Also,
At the same time, confidentiality, maintenance and management of the source program can be surely performed. Furthermore, it is possible for a user to search, browse, and copy files and directories without being aware of remoteness.

According to the terminal device of the fourth aspect, the remote server is designated by the remote server designating means,
The search directory path of the specified remote server is displayed by the display means, and the processing specifying means specifies the processing to be performed on the directory or file of the remote server, and the specification of the remote server, the search directory path, and the processing. Accordingly, the processing requesting means requests the remote server to perform processing, and the processing result display means displays the processing result of the requested remote server, so that the effect as recited in claim 1 can be obtained using the terminal device. it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a software development environment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a remote processing routine.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a configuration of a panel.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a main panel.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an expanded pull-down menu.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a pull-down menu expanded by designating a customization 42.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a menu displayed when a layout 61 is selected.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a pull-down menu expanded when a remote host is selected.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a pull-down menu expanded when a command 43 is selected.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a file name designation panel displayed when a view 91 is selected.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a character search panel displayed when search 92 is selected.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a file designated by a remote server.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a printout setting panel displayed when a print 93 is selected.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a printer setting panel displayed when a printer output instruction button 1209 is selected.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11, 13 ... server 12, 14 ... EWS 45 ... window display

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A remote processing system in which a remote server and a workstation are connected via a network, wherein the workstation is a remote server designating unit that designates the remote server, and a search directory of the designated remote server. Display means for displaying a path; processing designation means for designating processing to be performed on the directory or file of the remote server; and processing for the remote server according to the designation of the remote server, the search directory path, and the processing. The remote server includes a processing requesting unit for requesting and a processing result display unit for displaying a processing result of the remote server, wherein the remote server includes a database for permitting the workstation and its user to execute, and the requested workstation. A remote processing system comprising: a reply means for executing a reply process and replying. 2. The remote processing system according to claim 1, wherein the remote server has a database having access authority for each directory. 3. A remote processing method in which a remote server and a workstation are connected via a network, wherein the workstation designates the remote server, displays a search directory path of the designated remote server, Specify the process to be performed on the directory or file of the remote server, request the remote server for the process according to the remote server specification, the search directory path, and the process specification, and display the process result of the remote server, A remote processing method, wherein the remote server searches a database for permitting execution of the workstation and its user, executes the processing of the requested workstation, and returns the processing. 4. A terminal device connected to a remote server via a network, remote server designating means for designating the remote server, display means for displaying a search directory path of the designated remote server, and the remote. Processing specifying means for specifying processing to be performed on a directory or file of the server; processing request means for requesting processing to the remote server according to the specification of the remote server, the search directory path, and the specification of the processing; And a processing result display means for displaying a processing result of the remote server.