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registration class. I suggest that for the moment, the provider qualifier | registration class. I suggest that for the moment, the provider qualifier |
is by far the easiest and can be implemented now.</p> | is by far the easiest and can be implemented now.</p> |
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<p>The "interface specific text" is given to the provider interface once it is found, so it can use it to find the appropriate provider. </p> |
<h3>Functions Needed</h3> | <h3>Functions Needed</h3> |
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<p>The only component within the CIMOM that deals directly with provider interfaces is the provider manager |
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(ProviderTable today). NOTE: We will change the name at some point of the |
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ProviderTable to ProviderManager. The provider manager is the provider interface |
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multiplexor.</p> |
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<p>The functions we need:</p> |
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<p>1. Find the interface modules. It may be logical to load these all at | <p>1. Find the interface modules. It may be logical to load these all at |
startup rather than loading each one when one of its corresponding providers is | startup rather than loading each one when one of its corresponding providers is |
loaded.</p> | loaded.</p> |