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Method and apparatus for allocating network resources and changing the allocation based on dynamic workload changes

US6947987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1998
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/508
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of allocating and distributing processes to network resources. The amount of network resources is determined for each process or groups of processes to be executed on the computer network. A minimum source allocation is provided for one or more of the processes. Each of the network resources is monitored for resource use. If necessary, a resource allocator redistributes network resources in accordance with the minimum resource allocation.

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