A method for gathering operational metrics can include the step of identifying a host within a grid environment, wherein the host can be a software object. A ghost agent can be associated with the host. The ghost agent can replicate actions of the host. Operational metrics for at least a portion of the...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US8146086?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8146086 - Gathering operational metrics within a grid environment using ghost agents
