EP1553524A2 - Preparation and execution of services for a data processing unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves a first determination step (6.4) in which the sequence of services to be carried out is determined. The first determination step is triggered by a request for a first service by the data processing unit arriving in the data center. The first step involves a first test step (6.6) of checking at least one determination rule in the data processing unit. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a data processing system with at least one data processing unit, especially a franking machine (B) and a data center for a data processing system.

Description

The present invention relates to a method for preparing to carry out a Number of services to be performed from a number of available services for a computing device; in particular for a franking machine, by a remote Data center, in which in a first setting step, the sequence of to be performed Services is set. It further relates to a corresponding data processing system.

In a variety of applications are services for a computing device provided and executed by a remote data center. It can do this are any services that influence the state of the computing device is taken. For example, it is associated with franking machines Known to postage from a remote data center in the franking machine load, which can then use this for franking. The data center is reading as a further service usually data on the use of the franking machine from the Franking machine off. Furthermore, the data center can influence via corresponding services take on the functionality and the functionality of the franking machines. Thus, from the data center new software versions, new postage and other tables Loaded information for the user of the franking machine in the postage meter become. Finally, the franking machine through the data center for the further Usage will be blocked.

The loading of postage into the franking machine as one of the available services takes place in usually on request of the franking machine, which contacts the data center for this purpose. As part of this communication, other services are then usually carried out, currently to be performed for each postage meter. This happens partly automatically, without there being a requirement for the franking machines themselves. The Sequence of the services to be performed and their interdependencies are included usually once in the establishment of the data center or the franking machine been established.

This has the disadvantage of being with a comparatively rigid system for carrying of services is given, which changed only with very high expenditure Boundary conditions can be adjusted. In particular, the sequence of the to be performed Services can be changed only with relatively high effort.

The present invention is therefore based on the object, a method or data processing system to provide the type mentioned, which the disadvantages mentioned above, or at least to a lesser extent and in particular enables flexible implementation of services.

The present invention solves this problem starting from a method according to the The preamble of claim 1 by the specified in the characterizing part of claim 1 Characteristics. It continues to accomplish this task starting from a data processing system according to the preamble of claim 12 by the in the characterizing Part of claim 12 specified features.

The present invention is based on the technical teaching that a flexible, lightweight Adaptable preparation and implementation of services adapted to changing conditions when determining the sequence of services to be performed in the first Setting step triggered by a request arriving at the data center first service by the data processing unit. This makes it possible to influence at any time the sequence of services to be performed.

Usually this is done for the requested first service and more than to be done Services identified an order after which their processing takes place. It is understood that the requested first service may also be denied can be. Instead, one or more other services may be performed. This may be, for example, the locking of the franking machine for the act further operation, if in the data center due to the results of a previous service or from other sources that information is available Postage meter machine was possibly manipulated.

Preferably, in a first checking step of the first setting step, the fulfillment at least a first determination rule by the data processing unit checked. The sequence of the services to be performed is then determined in dependence from the fulfillment of the first determination rule by the data processing unit. at The determination rule can be any rule to be defined. By the fixing rules it is possible, for example, based on common Characteristics of different data processing units arbitrary categories, groups etc. of data processing units. For such categories, groups etc. can be defined then to be performed and not to be performed services without this must be done individually for each data processing unit. This is how it works appropriate adjustments in the specification of services to be performed in particular simple and inexpensive.

Preferably, the first determination rule relates to the affiliation of the data processing unit to a first specification category. For each classification category is then one separate rule of determination. About the specification categories is any fine subdivision of the data processing units and thus the associated Determination rules a gradation of the services to be performed possible. So can Specify services to be performed for all data processing units, while other services are only for certain computing device classes and groups are to be carried out. Finally, services can be set, just for one individual data processing unit to perform.

The assignment of the data processing unit to a specific specification category can be done on any features of the data processing unit. With these features may be, for example, the type of data processing unit, the model, the Model version up to the individual serial number of the data processing unit act. Likewise, a gradation according to different software versions etc. is possible with which the data processing unit is operated.

It should be understood, however, that the rule of thumb is not necessarily indicative of features the data processing unit is bound. Rather, it is also possible, for example, define time-setting rules. So can such a temporal fixing rule For example, met regardless of certain characteristics of the data processing unit be when the service request of the data processing unit to a specific Time arrives in the data center.

In preferred variants of the method according to the invention it is provided that in a first predetermined step preceding the first checking step for at least a part of the available services is a first default, whether the respective service at Fulfill the first rule of appointment a service to be performed or a service not to be performed Service is. Upon fulfillment of the first determination rule by the data processing unit Then in the first test step, the selection of the to be performed Services depending on what was done in the first step first prescription. This first step is a simple adaptation to changing Conditions possible. This adjustment can be made by any internal and external Events may be induced or take into account such internal and external events.

The verification of the determination rules can be realized in any suitable manner. Preferably In the first predetermining step, an examination matrix is prescribed, which is at least the first determination rule at least part of the available services in a matrix-like manner assigns. At the intersection of the fixing rule and the respective service the test matrix has a determination value. This setting value is then for that representative of whether the service on fulfillment of the determination rule by the data processing unit is a service to be performed or a service not to be performed.

The selection of the services to be performed in the first test step can be independent from the requested first service. The selection of the items to be carried out preferably takes place Services in the first test step, however, depending on the requested first service. This is a particularly fine gradation of service preparation or service execution possible.

The selection depending on the requested service may be in any suitable Done way. For example, for individual or groups of requested Be provided different examination matrices. Depending on the requested service is then selected the appropriate examination matrix, based then the examination of the determination rules takes place.

The selected services can, in principle, be converted into an appropriate one in any suitable manner Order to be brought. So it is possible, for example, just in the order of their selection as service to be performed in the examination of the determination rules to be followed.

In other preferred embodiments, however, it is provided that in the first Default step or in a second default step for at least a portion of the available one Services a second specification is made. In this second default step is the respective Service assigned a priority value for its implementation. In a first Test step subsequent sorting step will then be the order of the selected services to be performed as a function of the second specification. By simple Changing the priority values is advantageously a simple and flexible Control the order of the services to be performed possible.

The priority values can be arbitrarily finely subdivided, so that a simple unique Sorting is possible. Likewise it can be provided that services with the same Priority value again subjected to a further sorting according to certain criteria become. However, it can also be provided that services with the same priority value Just follow each other in the order of their selection.

The second specification can be made at any point before the sorting step. Especially it is advantageous, if it takes place before the first test step, that it then optionally already included in the standard test, thereby reducing the effort reduced for this.

It is understood that the requested service basically reserved the first place can be. Preferably, however, it is provided that the position of the requested Service depending on the assigned priority value for this service becomes. This is particularly useful if constellations are possible in which the requested service can be performed only if previously performed other services would. It also makes sense, if appropriate, that in place the requested service other services are to be performed.

The second specification of the priority values can take place in any suitable manner. Preferably Again, similar to the method described above finds an examination matrix Application. It is therefore preferred that in the first predetermining step a test matrix is provided which at least the first determination rule at least a part of the available services and at the intersection of the Determination rule and the respective service has the priority value. This can in particular be provided that the priority value also reflects whether a service at all or not. For this purpose, for example, a priority value "0" for non-enforceable services.

The present invention further relates to a method for carrying out at least a service for a data processing unit, in particular a franking machine, through a remote data center, where the preparation of the implementation of the service with a method according to the invention described above for the preparation of Carried out. According to the invention it is provided that the implementation of the to be performed Services in a first following the first setting step first Service performing step depending on the method in the first setting step sequence.

It can be provided that the implementation of the services rigidly in the previously defined Sequence takes place. Preferably, however, it is provided that the implementation of services to be performed in the service performing step depending on the Implementation result of at least one service to be performed takes place. It can be determined that when a service fails any of the following to be performed Services are not running or the entire sequence is aborted. This variant is particularly easy in connection with the sorting of the services according to priority values, since in such a case services, whose successful Conclusion A prerequisite for the performance of further services is a corresponding high priority can be assigned.

In further particularly advantageous variants of the method according to the invention takes place the determination of the sequence of services to be performed in a first implementation step subsequent second setting step depending on the execution result at least one service to be performed in the first execution step. This makes it possible, depending on success or failure in the implementation a service automatically influences the subsequent selection of services to be performed to take. In particular, in variants with the parameter matrix described above an automatic change of the parameter matrix depending on the success or failure to perform one or more services.

The present invention further relates to a data processing system comprising at least a data processing unit, in particular a franking machine, and a thereof connectable remote data center required to carry out a number of Services for the computing device from a number of available services in a defined sequence is formed. According to the data center for Defining the sequence of services to be performed triggered by a in the data center incoming request for a first service by the data processing unit educated.

This data processing system is suitable for carrying out the inventive Method. With him can be the above in connection with the invention Implement variants described and advantages to the same extent, so that in this regard, reference is made to the above statements.

Preferably, the data center has a definition unit with a first memory, wherein at least a first determination rule is stored in the first memory and the determination unit for checking the fulfillment of at least the first determination rule by the data processing unit and to determine the sequence of the to be performed Services in dependence on the fulfillment of the first determination rule by the data processing unit is trained. Preferably, first determination rule is changeable in stored in the first memory so that it can be modified at any time.

For carrying out the variants of the method according to the invention described above with the first specification by the first determination rule, the determination unit is then preferably for selecting the services to be performed as a function of the first Specified.

For carrying out the variants of the method according to the invention described above with a validation matrix and setting values contained therein is this examination matrix preferably stored in the first memory. The determination unit is then available for selection the services to be performed, depending on the respective set value educated.

Preferably, the determining unit for selecting the services to be performed in dependence trained by the requested first service. To carry out the above Variants of the method according to the invention with the second specification of Priority values is the determining unit preferred for determining the order of selected services to be performed in response to the second preset.

In preferred variants of the data processing system according to the invention, the Data center on a service execution unit connected to the setting unit, to carry out the services to be performed, depending on the in the determination unit is defined sequence. The service implementation unit is preferred to perform the services to be performed in the service execution step depending on the execution result of at least one to be performed Service trained. Further preferably, the data center is laying down the sequence of services to be performed depending on the implementation result trained at least one previous service to be performed.

The present invention further relates to a data center for an inventive Data processing system, the above in connection with the invention Data processing system described features.

Figur 1

eine schematische Darstellung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Datenverarbeitungssystems zur Durchführung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens;

Figur 2

eine schematische Darstellung einer Prüfungsmatrix zur Verwendung bei der Ausführung aus Figur 1;

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ein Ablaufdiagramm des mit dem Datenverarbeitungssystem aus Figur 1 durchgeführten Verfahrens;

Further preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims or the following description of a preferred embodiment, which refers to the accompanying drawings. Show it

FIG. 1

a schematic representation of a preferred embodiment of the data processing system according to the invention for carrying out a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention;

FIG. 2

a schematic representation of a test matrix for use in the embodiment of Figure 1;

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a flowchart of the method performed with the data processing system of Figure 1;

Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a preferred embodiment of the invention Data processing system 1 for carrying out a preferred embodiment the method according to the invention.

The data processing system 1 comprises a data center 2 and a plurality. away from it arranged data processing units in the form of franking machines, of which 1 shows a first franking machine 3 and a second franking machine 4 are. The franking machines 3 and 4 can via a suitable telecommunications connection be connected to an interface device 2.1 of the data center 2 to to communicate with the data center 2.

The franking machines 3 and 4 contact the data center 2 to move from the data center 2 shows the execution of one or more services for the respective franking machine 3 or 4 to request. In such a requested by the franking machine 3 or 4 respectively Service can be, for example, the loading of postage from the data center 2 in the respective franking machine 3 or 4 act. Likewise, it may be the loading of others Data in the respective franking machine 3 or 4 act, for example, the loading new software, new postage books, new cliché data, other information, such as For example, advertising, etc. Furthermore, it may be the reading of certain Data from the respective franking machine 3 or 4 act, for example, the read the register statuses or other status data of the franking machine. Likewise it can In such a service, the remote maintenance of the respective franking machine 3 or 4 act. Ultimately, the term "service" within the meaning of the present application Any activity of the data center shall cover either the state of the Postage meter 3 or 4 is acted upon or at least the state of the respective Postage meter 3 or 4 is detected or analyzed.

In this case, it is often the case that a service requested by the postage meter machine with a number of other services to be performed. That's the way it is, for example for safety reasons, a prerequisite for reloading postage in the franking machine, that at least the current register statuses and possibly other status data the franking machine and analyzed for integrity, before new postage can be loaded.

Furthermore, it is often the case that, for example, due to certain service contracts between the operator of the franking machine and the operator of the data center, at Requesting a service by the franking machine regardless of the specific Requests for additional, unsolicited services are executed because they are for execution queue. This can be, for example, the automatic loading of new Software, new postage tables, etc. in the franking machine act.

To carry out the available services D1 to DR, the data center 2 has a Service execution unit 2.2 on. This service execution unit 2.2 has a first one Processing unit 2.3, which for the implementation of the respective service on connected to it Service modules accesses, of which in Figure 1 shows the service modules 2.4 to 2.6 are.

The service execution unit 2.2 performs the services to be performed in one by one Selection record predetermined sequence. The service implementation unit 2.2 receives this selection data set from an associated determination unit 2.7, which The selection record is triggered by the request for a service by one of the Franking machines 3 and 4 created.

The selection record is created using a test matrix whose function will be explained in more detail below. The examination matrix will depend on the requested service selected from a number of available audit matrices. The Examination matrices - of which in Figure 1 and 2 only the exam matrices 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 are shown - are stored in a first memory 2.8 of the fixing unit 2.7.

In the following, with reference to the figures 1 to 3, the implementation of the invention Procedure for the preparation or implementation of services within the meaning of described in the present application.

After the data center has been put into operation in a step 6.1, are in a first default step 6.2 introduced the test matrices 5.1 to 5.3 in the first memory 2.8. Each test matrix is assigned to one or more requested services. Thus, the verification matrix 5.1 is assigned to the requested service D1. The Check matrix 5.2 is assigned to requested services D2, D4 and D8. The examination matrix 5.3 is associated with the requested service DQ.

Each check matrix orders a number of setting rules R1 to RS of a number from services too. In this case, the examination matrix 5.1 for the requested service D1 orders the Assignment rules R1 to RS to all available services D1 to DR. The examination matrix 5.2 for the requested services D2, D4 and D8 assigns the other hand Rules R1 to RS only to a part of the available services. The examination matrix 5.3 for the requested service DQ eventually only assigns part of the fixing rules only a part of the available services too.

The respective stipulation rule relates to the affiliation of the requesting franking machine to a specific specification category. The fixing categories are it is the affiliation of the requesting franking machine to a particular one Group of franking machines based on certain features of the franking machine is defined. These features are identifiable based on information that with the Request the service to the data center 2 are transmitted. Will the affiliation the requesting franking machines are determined to the respective setting category, the corresponding stipulation rule is fulfilled.

In the present example, the first determination rule R1 relates to belonging to all in the data center 2 registered franking machines. The second rule R2 applies the affiliation of the requesting franking machine 3 or 4 to a franking machine class 1. The other stipulation rules R3 to RI-1 concern affiliation the requesting franking machine to other franking machine classes 2 to N. Bei These franking machine classes may, for example, be different types of devices, different models, certain models with different equipment, For example, different software versions, etc. act. The fixing rules RI to RS-1 affect individual franking machines, for example, by their serial number are defined.

As a rule, the affiliation of a requesting postage meter machine becomes one certain classification category by the serial number of the franking machine determine. It is therefore sufficient that the request contains this serial number. It is understood, however, that the request also includes any other features of the requesting one Postage meter may include these in the specification categories can be classified.

It should be understood that the rules of appointment may also apply to rules that are not dependent on the requesting postage meter. So the fixing rule applies RS a time rule, d. H. the respective rule RS is then fulfilled, if the current one Requesting a service at a specific time, for example, in a particular time Time interval in which data center arrives. This can, for example, temporally limited promotions or the like are recorded. Furthermore, it goes without saying Of course, that for certain determination rules, the combined testing of franking machine dependent and non-franking machine dependent criteria can be.

At the intersection between the respective determination rule and the respective service a priority value P stored. This represents a first specification and a second specification. The first specification is that a priority value P> 0 determines that it is in the case of the service concerned, in the case of the fulfillment of the associated fixing rule is a service to be performed. If the priority value P = 0, it is determined by him, that it is the service concerned in case of fulfillment of the associated Fixing rule for a non-service to be performed. The second requirement is that the numerical value assigned to the priority value is a measure of the priority of the respective service in fulfillment of the associated stipulation rule. ever the higher the assigned numerical value of P, the more senior the associated service.

The respective examination matrix is stored in the first memory in any suitable form. It is understood, however, that in other variants of the present invention, the first specification and the second specification can be made in another suitable manner. Especially a separation of the first and second default may be provided. Farther For the second specification, a separate second specification step may also be provided be.

The exam matrices can be modified at any time. So can Fixing rules and / or services may be changed, deleted or added. Farther Of course, the individual priority values can be modified. The above Modifications may depend on internal constraints or events, for example the successful completion of certain services. You can also choose from external constraints or events, such as the notification of a external authority concerning the credit standing of the operator of the franking machine. The Of course, the above modifications can also be at least partially automated. This is a simple and extremely flexible flow control of the performed Services are possible that are easily adapted to changed conditions can.

In a step 6.3 following the first specification step 6.2, it is checked whether a Requirement to perform a service from a number of available services is present by one of the franking machines 3 and 4, respectively. For example, is a request of the service D1 through the franking machine 3, it is triggered thereby in one Fixing step 6.4 the definition of the sequence of the services to be performed.

In a step 6.5 of Festlegüngsschritts 6.4 is first in dependence on the requested service D1 selected the test matrix 5.1. This ensures that that the selection of the services to be performed depends on the requested Service takes place. This can be a shortening of the processing time, if necessary not all of them available, depending on the requested service Services or rules must be recorded. It is understood, however, that at other variants of the present invention, such a selection depending on The requested service may also be missing. In this case, then only a single Test matrix be provided.

In a subsequent first test step 6.6 of the setting step, the second checks Processing unit 2.9 of the setting unit 2.7 under access to the first memory 2.8 sequential all determination rules R1 to RS of the test matrix 5.1. It will be those services to which a priority value P> 0 is assigned, together with theirs assigned priority value in the selection data set. In other words This will result in a selection of the services to be performed depending on the previously in the first default step made first default.

In a subsequent sorting step 6.7, the second processing unit 2.9 sorts the in services included in the selection record under access to a sort module 2.10 on the basis of their assigned priority values P. In other words, in the sorting step the order of the services to be performed as a function of the second preset. Services with numerically equal priority values P sorted on the basis of further sorting criteria stored in sorting module 2.10, so that on End of sort step 6.7 in the selection record the order of the selected is to be implemented. If necessary, individual services were duplicated selected with different priority values, the service in question only becomes once with the highest assigned priority value in the selection data set.

After the thus determined selection data set passed to the service implementation unit 2.2 has been carried out in a first service implementation step 6.8 the implementation of the most prominent in the selection data set, marked as to be executed Service. For this purpose, the first processing unit 2.3 accesses the service associated therewith Service module 2.4 to 2.6 too.

In a step 6.9, it is then checked whether the service to be carried out is successful would be performed. If this is the case, in a step 6.10 the signaling that the service was successfully completed. In a step 6.11 the service is then called not to be executed marked.

In a step 6.12 it is then checked whether there are further services marked as to be executed in the Selection record available. If so, it returns to the first service execution step Jumped 6.8. This does not happen, logs the first processing unit 2.3 of the service implementation unit 2.2 in a logging step 6.13 the result of Service execution in a second memory connected to it 2.11.

If, on the other hand, it is determined in step 6.9 that the service to be performed is unsuccessful has been performed, checks the first processing unit 2.3 in a step 6.14 the consequences of such failure to carry out the service concerned. For this purpose, she accesses a result code module 2.12 connected to her, in which for every available service a result code is stored, which, among other things, the consequences defined as the failure of the service in question.

Returns the result code that indicates the execution of the given Service is not allowed to carry out all other services immediately becomes Logging step 13 jumped. Returns the result code that fails the performance of the service concerned, the performance of individual additional services is inadmissible, the relevant other services, if they are in the selection data set are included as non-executable in the selection record in a step 6.15 Services marked. Subsequently, jump to step 6.11.

In a subsequent to the logging step 13 Vorgabeänderungsschritt is then in Dependence on the logged result of the execution of the services to be performed optionally accessing the result codes of the result code module 2.12 automatic modification of the audit matrices. This makes it possible make automatic adjustments to the examination matrix. For example, a successfully performed one-time service automatically with the priority value P = 0 so that it is at a subsequent second setting step no longer selected.

In a step 6.15 it is then checked whether a stop signal to stop the operation of the data center 2 is present. If so, the operation ended in step 6.16. Otherwise, the operation is continued and jumped to step 6.3.

The present invention has been described above by way of example only Relation described with franking machines. It is understood, however, that she also used in connection with any other data processing units for which a remote data center is performing certain services.

Claims (24)

A method for preparing a number of services to be performed from a number of available services for a data processing unit (3, 4), in particular a franking machine, by a remote data center (2), wherein in a first setting step (6.4) the sequence of services to be performed is determined, characterized in that the determination of the sequence of services to be performed in the first setting step (6.4) triggered by a in the data center (2) incoming request for a first service by the data processing unit (3, 4). Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that, in a first checking step (6.6) of the first setting step (6.4), the fulfillment of at least one first setting rule is checked by the data processing unit (3, 4) and the determination of the sequence of the services to be performed depends on the Fulfillment of the first determination rule by the data processing unit (3, 4) takes place. Method according to Claim 2, characterized in that the first determination rule relates to the affiliation of the data processing unit (3, 4) with respect to a first specification category and / or relates to a criterion which is not dependent on the data processing unit (3, 4). A method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that in a first predetermining step (6.2) preceding the first checking step (6.6), a first specification is made for at least a part of the available services as to whether the respective service is a service to be performed or a service to be performed when the first determining rule is fulfilled, and upon fulfillment of the first determination rule by the data processing unit in the first test step (6.6), the selection of the services to be performed takes place as a function of the first specification made in the first predetermining step (6.2). A method according to claim 4, characterized in that in the first predetermining step (6.2) an audit matrix is provided which assigns at least the first policy rule to at least a portion of the available services and has a policy value representative of the intersection between the policy rule and the respective service is whether the service is a service to be performed or a service to be performed if the data processing unit (3, 4) satisfies the setting rule. A method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the selection of the services to be performed in the first test step (6.6) in dependence on the requested first service. Method according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that in the first predetermining step (6.2) or in a second predetermining step, for at least a part of the available services, a second specification is made in which a priority value for its execution is assigned to the respective service, wherein the second predetermining step precedes in particular the first checking step (6.6), and in a sorting step (6.7) following the first checking step (6.6), the order of the selected services to be carried out is determined as a function of the second specification. A method according to claim 7, characterized in that in the first predetermining step (6.2) an audit matrix (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) is provided which assigns at least the first policy rule to at least a portion of the available services and at the intersection of the policy rule and the respective service has the priority value. Method for carrying out at least one service for a data processing unit (3, 4), in particular a franking machine, by a remote data center (2), in which the preparation of the performance of the service is carried out by a method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Performing the services to be performed in a first service execution step (6.8) following the first setting step (6.4) in dependence on the sequence defined in the first setting step (6.4). Method according to Claim 9, characterized in that the services to be carried out are carried out in the service execution step (6.8) as a function of the performance of at least one service to be carried out. Method according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the determination of the sequence of services to be carried out takes place in a (6.8) second setting step following the first execution step as a function of the execution result of at least one service to be performed. Data processing system comprising at least one data processing unit (3, 4), in particular a postage meter, and a remote data center (2) connectable therewith, for performing a number of services to be performed on the data processing unit (3, 4) from a number of available services in a predetermined sequence is formed, characterized in that the data center (2) for determining the sequence of services to be performed by a in the data center (2) incoming request of a first service by the data processing unit (3, 4) is formed. Data processing system according to claim 12, characterized in that the data center (2) has a setting unit (2.7) with a first memory (2.8), wherein in the first memory (2.8) at least a first determination rule is stored and the determination unit (2.7) is designed to check the fulfillment of at least the first determination rule by the data processing unit (3, 4) and to determine the sequence of the services to be performed by the data processing unit (3, 4) as a function of the fulfillment of the first specification rule. Data processing system according to claim 13, characterized in that the first setting rule is changeably stored in the first memory (2.8). Data processing system according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the first determination rule relates to the affiliation of the data processing unit (3, 4) to a first determination category and / or a non-dependent on the data processing unit (3, 4) criterion. Data processing system according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the first determination rule specifies for at least a part of the available services as a first specification whether the respective service is a service to be performed or a service to be performed if the first determination rule is fulfilled, and the determination unit (2.7) is designed to select the services to be performed as a function of the first specification. Data processing system according to claim 16, characterized in that an audit matrix (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) is stored in the first memory (2.8) which at least associates the first policy rule with at least a portion of the available services and has a policy value representative of the intersection between the policy rule and the respective service; Whether the service is a service to be performed or a service to be performed if the data processing unit (3, 4) fulfills the designation rule. the determining unit (2.7) is designed to select the services to be performed as a function of the respective setting value. Data processing system according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the determining unit (2.7) is designed to select the services to be performed as a function of the requested first service. Data processing system according to one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that the first determination rule specifies for at least a part of the available services as a second specification a priority value for the performance of the respective service, and the determination unit (2.7) is designed to determine the order of the selected services to be performed as a function of the second specification. Data processing system according to claim 19, characterized in that in the first memory (2.8) an audit matrix (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) is stored which at least associates the first policy rule with at least a portion of the available services and at the intersection of the policy rule and the respective service has the priority value. Data processing system according to one of Claims 12 to 20, characterized in that the data center (2) has a service implementation unit (2.2) connected to the setting unit (2.7), which is used to carry out the services to be carried out in accordance with the procedure defined in the determination unit (2.7). formed sequence is formed. Data processing system according to claim 21, characterized in that the service implementation unit (2.2) is designed to perform the services to be performed as a function of the performance of at least one service to be performed. Data processing system according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the data center (2) is designed to determine the sequence of the services to be performed as a function of the execution result of at least one preceding service to be performed. Data center for a data processing system according to one of claims 12 to 23rd

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