Hypervisor level distributed load-balancing
US9037719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45595
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus of hypervisor level distributed load-balancing are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes determining a location to direct a packet. The method also includes distributing the packet to process the packet through a processor. The method also includes assigning the packet to a guest such that a distribution of the packet to the guest is based on an algorithm. The method further includes altering a first destination address of the packet to a second destination address. The second destination address may be based on a virtual network interface of the guest. The method further includes convincing the guest the packet is from a virtual switch based on the second destination address. In addition, the method includes adjusting the distribution of the packet to the guest. The method also includes reducing a load of the guest through the adjustment.
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