Patent · US Active

Managing workflows

US9098329B1 · kind B1 · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateAug 30, 2011
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/502
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate the selection of virtual machine instances to implement each action associated with a specified workflow. Workflows are configured and defined as a series of actions or processes that have various requirements. For each action in a specified workflow, a workflow management component can select virtual machine resources that are best suited to implement the specific action in accordance with the requirements of the action.

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