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Providing notification of computing resource availability for on-demand allocation

US8606920B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2010
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/503
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Technologies are described herein for providing notifications of computing resource availability for on-demand allocation. A resource request is received from a requesting application indicating the type, size, number, and other parameters of the computing resources desired. Upon determining that the requested computing resources are not immediately available, suitable alternative resources are determined based on the parameters of the requested resources. The availability of computing resources at the service provider is monitored, and when the requested resources or suitable alternatives become available, the requesting application is sent one or more resource availability notifications describing the available resources. The requesting application may then allocate the available resources from the service provider on-demand.

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