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Virtual machine migration according to environmental data

US8904383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2008
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to virtual machine migration according to environmental data in a data center. One embodiment is a method that analyzes environmental data for a data center having plural servers and migrates virtual machines among the servers to increase cooling efficiency in the data center.

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