Compositing data model information across a network

A method for managing a virtual infrastructure, the method comprising:

• generating a configuration information model representing a virtual infrastructure based on known virtual machines and network settings thereon;
• retrieving a data object stored in a data storage, the data object associated with an unconfigured computer service that is not represented by the configuration information model;
• comparing the data object to the configuration information model, wherein said configuration information model comprises a time stamp and a source identifier;
• determine, based on the comparison, that the configuration information model does not include the unconfigured computer service;
• and
• based on the determination, update the configuration information model to include the unconfigured computer service.

An apparatus for managing a virtual infrastructure, said apparatus comprising:

• a memory store;
• and
• a hardware processor configured to execute a non-transitory, computer-readable medium comprising instructions that cause the processor to:
• generating a configuration information model representing a virtual infrastructure based on known virtual machines and network settings thereon;
• retrieve a data object stored in a data storage, the data object associated with an unconfigured computer service that is not represented by the configuration information model;
• comparing the data object to the configuration information model, wherein said configuration information model comprises a time stamp and a source identifier;
• determining, based on the comparison, that the configuration information model does not include the unconfigured computer service;
• and
• based on the determination, updating the configuration information model to include the unconfigured computer service.