Method and apparatus for managing memory blocks in a logical partitioned data processing system
US6941436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99931
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing memory blocks. In response to a request to deallocate a memory block from a partition, all processes are prevented from using the memory block. The memory block is isolated from the partition in response to preventing use of the memory block. The memory block is deallocated to form a free memory block.
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