| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus, system, and method for monitoring the usage of computers and groups of computers. A small program called the client module (122-128) is installed on a client (102-108), and a corresponding server module program (130) is installed on a server (116). The client agent (122-128) monitors the client (102-108) for a change in status at regular intervals and sends client usage data to the server (116) if there is a change in status. The client agent (122-128) also sends client usage data to the server (116) at a regular update interval regardless of whether a status change on the client (102-108) occurs. A user (120) can group clients (102-108) into labs (110-114) and generate reports detailing lab usage, client usage, and user activity. The program also alerts a system administrator of possible problems with individual computers and labs. The program additionally provides a dynamic map which displays real-time status information on labs and computers.</p> |
