System and method for managing virtual machines
US8578374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45587
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a method for virtual machine management includes receiving a request for a first virtual machine from a virtual host. The method also includes comparing the request for the first virtual machine to a policy. The policy includes rules that govern access to a plurality of virtual machines. In addition, the method includes providing the virtual host access to a second virtual machine in response to comparing the request for the first virtual machine to the policy.
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