Dynamically modifying a cluster of computing nodes used for distributed execution of a program
US8296419B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/5083
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are described for managing distributed execution of programs. In some situations, the techniques include dynamically modifying the distributed program execution in various manners, such as based on monitored status information. The dynamic modifying of the distributed program execution may include adding and/or removing computing nodes from a cluster that is executing the program, modifying the amount of computing resources that are available for the distributed program execution, terminating or temporarily suspending execution of the program (e.g., if an insufficient quantity of computing nodes of the cluster are available to perform execution), etc.
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