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Cloud service cost-optimal data center assignment

US8370490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2010
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/0631
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for service creation and mapping between at least two support systems includes provisioning a service based on a service requirement and a plurality of available data centers, collecting a value of the service requirement and a cost associated with the service, matching resource types of the data centers to resource availability, determining at least one valid data center from the plurality of data centers, and selecting a valid data center with a minimum cost for service placement and provisioning.

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