The present invention generally relates to log message processing such that events can be detected and alarms can be generated. For example, log messages are generated by a variety of network platforms (e.g., Windows servers, Linux servers, UNIX servers, databases, workstations, etc.). Often, relatively...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7653633?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7653633 - Log collection, structuring and processing