System and method for providing distributed computing services
AssigneeGateway, Inc.
InventorsRussell F. McKnight, Glen J. Anderson
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Abstract
A method for providing distributed computing services via a network is disclosed wherein an organization, in particular a manufacturer, distributor, or the like, leases computing resources on information handling systems (e.g., personal computers, network servers, information appliances, and the like) purchased or upgraded by customers. The leased computing resources are then utilized to provide distributed computing services to users of such services via a network such as the Internet or the like.
Claims33
A method for providing distributed computing services via a network, comprising:
- receiving an order for providing an information handling system to a customer;
- leasing back computing resources of the information handling system provided to the customer;
- and
- thereafter using the leased back computing resources for providing distributed computing services.
A method for providing distributed computing services via a network, comprising:
- receiving an order for providing an information handling system to a customer;
- leasing back computing resources of the information handling system provided to the customer;
- configuring the information handling system for providing the leased back computing resources;
- and
- using the leased back computing resources for providing distributed computing services.
A method for providing distributed computing services via a network, comprising:
- entering an agreement with a customer for providing an information handling system to a customer;
- leasing back computing resources of the information handling system provided to the customer as part of the negotiated agreement;
- configuring the information handling system for providing the leased back computing resources prior to provision of the information handling system to the customer;
- and
- using the leased back computing resources for providing distributed computing services.
A system for providing distributed computing services via a network, comprising:
- a system manager;
- and
- a plurality of information handling systems furnishing computing resources suitable for use by the system manager for providing the distributed computing services, wherein the computing resources are acquired by the service provider by:
- entering an agreement with a customer for providing an information handling system to a customer;
- leasing back computing resources of the information handling system provided to the customer as part of the agreement;
- and
- configuring the information handling system for providing the leased back computing resources.
A method for providing distributed computing services via a network, comprising steps:
- entering an agreement with a customer for providing an upgrade to an information handling system to a customer;
- leasing back computing resources of the information handling system for which the upgrade is provided as part of the negotiated agreement;
- configuring the information handling system for providing the leased back computing resources prior to provision of the information handling system to the customer;
- and
- using the leased back computing resources for providing distributed computing services.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.