Subsequent processing of scanning task utilizing subset of virtual machines predetermined to have scanner process and adjusting amount of subsequest VMs processing based on load
US8516478B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/505
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for processing a task utilizing a virtual machine as a function of an aspect of another virtual machine. In use, a task to be processed is identified. Furthermore, the task is processed utilizing at least one virtual machine located in a device as a function of at least one aspect of at least one other virtual machine located on the device.
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