The present invention controls storage apparatuses, and saves setting information of the storage apparatuses, transmits the saved setting information to the storage apparatuses, receives from the storage apparatuses results of processing for the setting information, retains the setting information for...http://www.google.com/patents/US7337374?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7337374 - Program, information processing method, information processing apparatus, and storage apparatus