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Authoring a virtualized data center

US9176648B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2012
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1498
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products for authoring a virtual representation of a data center. An identity of a first IT component is determined. First position data indicating a position of the first IT component in the data center is received. The associated identity of the first IT component and the first position data is stored as a first part of the virtual representation of the data center. An identity of the second IT component is determined. Relative position data indicating a position of the second IT component relative to the first position data is received. Second position data indicating a position of the second IT component in the data center is determined. The associated identity of the second IT component and the second position data is stored as a second part of the virtual representation of the data center.

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