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Logical volume selection in a probability-based job scheduler

US6665740B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1999
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/415
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A scheduler for selecting a logical volume for job generation based on the loading of physical resources in a data storage system. The scheduler determines a job workload for each of the physical resources, selects physical resources based on the job workload and selects a logical volume supported by the selected physical resources in a balanced manner.

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