A method and system for path management of data processing in an environment which includes a plurality of hosts running multiple operating systems is disclosed. The method and system includes providing a portable path management code and providing a plurality of control modules. Each of the control...http://www.google.com/patents/US6341356?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6341356 - System for I/O path load balancing and failure which can be ported to a plurality of operating environments