Allocation of resources in a networked computing environment based on physical location mapping
US10979859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0803
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach for allocating information technology (IT) resources in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment) based on physical location mapping is provided. Specifically, an IT allocation system assigns resources to a specific cloud pool based on the physical location of the resources. By mapping a given physical location (e.g., a defined region of a grid defining a datacenter) to a specific pool, and by enabling the tracking of a resource to a location within the datacenter, the approach can automatically assign a resource to a cloud pool based upon its physical location. Thus, the IT allocation system provides additional pool elasticity while easing the management burden.
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