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System and method providing virtual applications architecture

US7657580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2005
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/5066
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A virtual applications architecture is provided according to the present invention. The architecture includes a topology manager for managing applications across a plurality of members, and a virtual applications manager for defining a plurality of resources comprising the applications. The topology manager communicates with the plurality of members to initiate scaling of the applications associated with the virtual applications manager to the members. The architecture may also include a replication system for deploying the applications to the members.

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