A system to manage network resources of a network so that network performance is predictable and manageable is disclosed. According to the system, network resource utilization is monitored and then computer systems seeking to transmit or receive data over the network as requested to do so at times that...http://www.google.de/patents/USRE43144?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent USRE43144 - System for predicting and managing network performance by managing and monitoring resource utilization and connection of network