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In-band communication with virtual machines via a hypervisor message bus

US7984449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2007
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2009/45579
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and computer program product for in-band communication with virtual machines via a hypervisor message bus are provided. The method includes establishing communication between a hypervisor and a plurality of virtual machines via a hypervisor message bus, where the hypervisor manages resources in a shared system. The method further includes transmitting a message from the hypervisor to the virtual machines using the hypervisor message bus. The method also includes translating the message within the virtual machines into a display-formatted message for in-band display on one or more user systems, and relaying the display-formatted message from the virtual machines to the one or more user systems to provide in-band communication of the message to one or more users.

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