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Mapping data storage and virtual machines

US9229850B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2009
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/5016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is used in mapping data storage and virtual machines. A logical volume from a data storage system is provided for use by a hypervisor. The hypervisor is queried through a web service to identify a virtual machine of the hypervisor. It is determined that the virtual machine is using the logical volume.

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