Virtual processor provisioning in virtualized computer systems
US9164809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/5022
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for allocating additional virtual processors to virtual machines (referred to as “automatic processor hotplug”) are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, a guest operating system of a virtual machine detects when a measure of system load exceeds a threshold. In response, the guest operating system transmits a request to a hypervisor for an additional virtual processor for the virtual machine.
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