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Hosting service platform system and method

US7469323B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2006
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer cluster for providing hosting services includes a plurality of nodes, and a control center coordinating activity of the nodes. Each node includes a plurality of virtual environments such that each virtual environment responds to user requests and appears to the user as having its own operating system. Multiple virtual environments running on the same node share the same host operating system of the node.

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