This invention provides an extensible method for performing management operations on known and unknown targets. The extensible method is implemented on a fully extensible system where management software and triggers that cause these management operations to be run are easily extended in the field. The...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7895267?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7895267 - Extensible method and system for performing management operations on known and unknown targets