18095774. WORKFLOW AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (VMware, Inc.)
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WORKFLOW AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT
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WORKFLOW AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18095774 titled 'WORKFLOW AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes systems and methods for managing workflow authorizations in a workflow automation plug-in within a server management application.
- The administrator user can add a workflow and assign a user group to a server cluster.
- The plug-in creates a contextual element with data identifying the workflow, object type, and mappings to data of both applications.
- The user group is mapped to the cluster, making workflows available to end users in an interface.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Managing workflow authorizations in a workflow automation plug-in.
- Creating a contextual element with data identifying workflows and object types.
- Mapping user groups to server clusters for access to workflows.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in server management applications, workflow automation systems, and user access control systems.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenges of managing workflow authorizations and user access control in server clusters efficiently.
Benefits:
- Streamlined workflow authorization management.
- Improved user access control in server clusters.
- Enhanced efficiency in managing workflows.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include server management software, workflow automation tools, and user access control systems for enterprises.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to workflow automation, server management applications, and user access control systems for further research.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in workflow automation, server management, and user access control systems for relevant research.
Questions about Workflow Authorization Management: 1. What are the key benefits of using a contextual element in managing workflow authorizations? 2. How does mapping user groups to server clusters improve workflow access control?
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods are described for managing workflow authorizations of a workflow automation plug-in. In an example, an administrator user can add a workflow and assign a user group to a server cluster in a workflow automation plug-in running in a server management application where the cluster is managed. The plug-in can create a contextual element that includes data identifying the workflow, object type that the workflow acts on, and mappings to data of both the workflow automation application and the server management application, such as the cluster, workflow, and objects of the object type. The plug-in can also map the user group to the cluster. When an end user access the plug-in for the cluster, the plug-in can use the contextual element to make the workflows available to the user in an interface.
