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Prioritizing tasks from virtual machines

US8424007B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/503
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for prioritizing virtual machine tasks may include receiving a request to perform a first task from a virtual machine. The request may include information relevant to determining a priority of the task. The method may include determining the priority of the task based on the information. The method may further include scheduling the first task based on the priority of the task. The method may include selecting the first task for execution based on the scheduling. The method may include notifying the virtual machine that the first task has been selected for execution. Various related methods, computer-readable media, and systems are also disclosed.

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